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When combined with other tropical houseplants, the lemon button fern (Duffii) adds a splash of vibrant color and flair to your living space. This easy-to-grow fern is ideal for terrariums and hanging baskets, plus its delightful lemony aroma.
When caring for a lemon button fern, three factors must be taken into consideration: temperature, light and water. While these conditions differ from plant to plant, all three elements are necessary in maintaining its health and happiness.
Lemon button ferns prefer warmer temperatures, though they will tolerate lower temps for short periods of time. Provide indirect lighting instead of direct sunlight which could scorch the fronds.
Humidifiers and pebble trays can both provide your lemon button fern with the necessary humidity levels, while other methods of humidifying a room may also help ensure its success.
Lemon button ferns thrive in medium to indirect dappled light, so try to place them in a room where they'll receive this type of illumination. Avoid placing them too close to direct sun as this can cause legginess and distortion.
Ferns prefer a slightly moist environment, so give them a good watering from time to time. Too much watering can cause root rot and dry out the soil, so make sure that you only water enough for the top layer to remain moist but not soggy.
If your lemon button fern has outgrown its pot, consider repotting it into a larger container. This will encourage better growth and provide it with a more stable root system.
Repotting your fern into a well-draining mixture of soil and compost. Make sure the soil is free from moisture-retaining crystals or clinging clay particles, as these can promote root rot.
To maintain the best aesthetic for your lemon button fern, prune it as needed throughout the year. In fall and winter, remove any dead fronds or old growth from the crown of the plant to allow new fronds to emerge.
Trim away dead and unwanted fronds with sharp scissors or pruning shears for a neat appearance.
Every few months during the growing season, use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer diluted to half strength on your ferns for healthier growth and taller plants!
Mealybugs are a frequent issue for ferns, particularly those kept in terrariums. Their sap-sucking nature can cause serious damage to the roots and foliage of these insects. To rid yourself of them and their eggs, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap to the affected area to eliminate them forever.
Leaf-feeding ants and aphids are other pests that may infest your fern. These insects feed on the leaves of your plant, leaving behind sticky residue that attracts other bugs. To get rid of these pesky pests, use cotton swabs with neem oil or insecticidal spray for thorough cleanup.
