Pellaea rotundifolia

Also Known As

Button Fern
Roundleaf Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

8b-12

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Pellaea rotundifolia plant details

Pellaea rotundifolia is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pellaea rotundifolia

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pellaea rotundifolia

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pellaea rotundifolia, known as the Button Fern, is a compact, evergreen fern displaying glossy-green, arching fronds. Fronds have deeply lobed pairs of round leaflets that grow from dark-red stalks. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil which is moist but not waterlogged. Prefers bright, filtered sunlight and is excellent as a houseplant or in a seasonal container. It’s a great choice in a terrarium, as a houseplant or an annual in most landscapes. Protect from drying winds and freezing temperatures!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Pellaea rotundifolia ~ Attractive, dense mound of round, glossy dark green pinnae bearing up to 30 pairs per stem. Makes a showy potted plant. Plant in light or afternoon shade & well drained, acidic, moist soil. Zones 8b to 9. Size: 6” to 18”. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

A small, evergreen fern with 12" spreading fronds and small dark green leaflets that are nearly round (hence the common name) and somewhat leathery. Requires filtered shade and moderate water, and is an attractive selection for contrast with finer-textured ferns. Place in raised beds, hanging baskets or containers. Hardy to 32 °F. New Zealand, Australia.