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round house plant Button Fern PellaeaBotanical Name: Pellaea rotundifolia Common Names: Button Fern Round Leaf Fern Cliff Brake Fern New Zealand Rock Fern The Pellaea rotundifolia 'Button Fern' delights with its unique round, button like leaflets arranged along dark, wiry stems that create an enchanting miniature landscape perfect for small spaces and beginner plant parents. This remarkable New Zealand native features distinctive circular fronds that look like tiny green coins strung
Botanical Name: Pellaea rotundifolia
Common Names: Button Fern • Round-Leaf Fern • Cliff Brake Fern • New Zealand Rock Fern
The Pellaea rotundifolia 'Button Fern' delights with its unique round, button-like leaflets arranged along dark, wiry stems that create an enchanting miniature landscape perfect for small spaces and beginner plant parents. This remarkable New Zealand native features distinctive circular fronds that look like tiny green coins strung along delicate black stems, bringing whimsical charm and air-purifying benefits to any indoor environment while being surprisingly drought-tolerant compared to traditional ferns.
This extraordinary compact fern combines adorable visual appeal with beginner-friendly resilience, making it perfect for terrariums, small plant collections, or anyone seeking a unique low-maintenance fern that won't overwhelm their space. Enjoy year-round green beauty with charming round fronds that add instant personality to desks, shelves, or windowsills - all with complete confidence around your beloved pets and family members who can safely admire its distinctive button-like foliage.
Complete Care Guide
Light Requirements ▼
- Bright, indirect light promotes healthy growth and vibrant green coloring
- East or north-facing windows provide ideal growing conditions
- Tolerates lower light better than most houseplants
- Perfect for office environments with fluorescent lighting
- Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate round leaflets
Watering Instructions ▼
- Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings - more drought tolerant than typical ferns
- Water when top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to touch
- Use filtered or distilled water when possible to prevent leaf spotting
- Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot
- Reduce watering frequency in winter when growth slows
Humidity & Temperature ▼
- Moderate humidity: 40-50% is sufficient, more tolerant than most ferns
- Temperature range: 60-75°F (15-24°C) with good temperature tolerance
- Adapts well to typical indoor humidity levels
- Benefits from occasional misting but not essential
- Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations and cold drafts
Potting & Fertilizing ▼
- Use well-draining potting mix with good aeration and drainage
- Prefers smaller pots that don't retain too much moisture
- Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer
- Repot every 2-3 years or when roots become crowded
- Excellent choice for terrarium environments with proper drainage
Air Purification & Maintenance ▼
- Naturally purifies indoor air while adding charming visual appeal
- Compact size makes it perfect for small space air purification
- Remove brown or damaged fronds at the base with clean scissors
- Gently dust round leaflets with a soft brush or cloth
- Propagates through division of rhizomes during repotting
Styling Ideas for Your Button Fern
Terrarium Gardens
Perfect compact size for enclosed glass gardens
Desk Companions
Charming small-space office greenery
Shelf Collections
Adds unique texture to plant displays
Bathroom Accents
Thrives in naturally humid environments
Shipping & Potting Information
Your plant ships in its current nursery pot and will need to be repotted into a decorative container of your choice. The beautiful ceramic pot shown in the product images is for styling inspiration only and is not included with your purchase. This allows you to select the perfect decorative pot that matches your home's unique style and décor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Button Fern really easier to care for than other ferns?
Yes! Button Ferns are significantly more drought-tolerant and forgiving than traditional ferns. They can handle slightly drier conditions, adapt better to lower humidity, and are less prone to browning - making them perfect for fern lovers who want something more resilient.
How big will my Button Fern grow?
Button Ferns stay beautifully compact, typically reaching 6-12 inches tall and wide, making them perfect for small spaces, terrariums, and tabletop displays. Their slow, controlled growth means they won't quickly outgrow their designated spot.
Can I grow Button Ferns in terrariums?
Absolutely! Button Ferns are excellent terrarium plants due to their compact size and tolerance for humid, enclosed environments. Just ensure proper drainage and avoid overwatering in closed containers.
Is this plant safe around pets and children?
Yes! Pellaea rotundifolia is completely non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, making it a perfect worry-free choice for families who want to enjoy its charming round foliage and air-purifying benefits safely throughout their home.
Why do the round leaflets sometimes drop off?
Occasional leaflet drop is normal, especially on older fronds or when the plant is adjusting to new conditions. However, excessive dropping usually indicates overwatering, underwatering, or sudden environmental changes. Adjust care and new growth will appear.
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★★★★★ 5
Our German Sheppard loves these
Size: Medium
These cost a bit more than tennis balls, but they are so much nicer and longer lasting. For starters, they stay cleaner than tennis balls because they’re smooth rubber. Dirt won’t build up on them and if anything does stick, like grass or soil, it falls off once the dog slobber dries. They’re also thick, so they don’t fall apart or blow out like a normal tennis ball does in our dog’s jaws after 30 seconds. Our GS chomps on these like crazy and the only damage they’ve suffered is a crack that developed from the edge of the hole, but the crack is growing very slowly and none of these balls have totally failed yet. The balls do whistle when thrown ant high speed and that may help a dog track and locate it, but I’m not sure. Our neighbors hear the whistling too so it’s far from silent. Lastly the orange ball is easy to locate out in our yard, but the dark blue practically disappears.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great for smaller dogs
Size: Small
These two balls are perfect for the smaller mouthed dog that loves to play fetch.
These balls are not only super durable (lots of teeth biting), but float in the baby pool we use for our miniature dachshunds.
The value here is much better than you’d find anywhere else. The noise, if bitten hard enough, was “low” at best. Easy to spot/find if overthrown. Will definitely buy again once these are in bad repair; so far, so good-love these for my fur babies!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
★★★★★ 5
My dogs favorite balls
Size: Medium
These are great for my dog who always has to have a ball in her mouth. Not too hard so I don't have to worry about her teeth. They last for ever. They do lose their shape a little over time (like I said, she always has a ball in her mouth) they become a little oval in shape. They still bounce, she still chases it and she still chews on it so I don't think she notices or cares. I've gotten her a bag full of these over time and I have only seen one that she chewed a chunk out.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
★★★★★ 5
My Dachshunds Love These
Size: Small
These balls are durable, flexible material, highly chewable without being easily destroyed. I stuff them with Milkbone Maro Snacks, which are just the right size to twist into the holes in the ball. My dogs literally get an hour+ chewing and chasing entertainment from these. They chew them, they sometimes 'pop' out of their mouths, go rolling across the floor, dogs chasing them. This satisfies their urge to hunt prey. Dachshunds can easily tear this kind of stuff-it-toy apart. These have lasted for a long time without tearing or shredding. I would NOT recommend them for a dog much larger than a tweenie weenie. They're a bit on the small side and might be swallowed by a larger dog. It would be cool it they also came in a larger size (and probably ball wall thickness also) for the bigger dogs to enjoy. These stuff-it chew balls are better than the kong balls my dogs had before these. Highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
★★★★★ 5
My puppy’s favorite fetch toy!
Size: Small
Update Aug 27, 2024: After 10 months, these are still his favorite ball. He’s obsessed with fetching and plays with them all day. They do bounce really high. Unfortunately, the small size aren’t available for sale anywhere anymore. I tried the medium size, and he has a bit of trouble hanging on to them, but he manages. Weirdly, he prefers the orange one, but he also plays with the blue one.
My 7 month old Shih Tzu puppy loves to fetch, and these are his new favorites. They’re small enough to fit in his mouth, and they are made of hard plastic, so he’s able to hold on to them. They have a lot of bounce, and this adds to the fun for him. I highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023