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Pellaea rotundifolia

Pellaea rotundifolia

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Pellaea rotundifolia, Button Fern, Button Fern Pellaea rotundifolia, Fern Pellaea, Pellaea Fern, Pellaea Plant

Pellaea rotundifolia, commonly known as the Button fern, is a NZ native that is often grown as a pot planted. It features dark green, leathery leaves, on fronds up to 20 cm long and typically grows to only 20 cm tall. Pellaea rotundifolia is a hardy fern that makes for an attractive indoor plant but is also commonly planted outdoors. In the garden it can be used to underplant trees and shrubs, added to mixed plantings, or mass planted for a stunning display.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Ferns
Height:	20 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pellaea rotundifolia, Button Fern, Button Fern Pellaea rotundifolia, Fern Pellaea, Pellaea Fern, Pellaea Plant

Pellaea rotundifolia Details

Pellaea rotundifolia, commonly known as the Button fern, is a NZ native that is often grown as a pot planted. It features dark green, leathery leaves, on fronds up to 20 cm long and typically grows to only 20 cm tall. It prefers to grow in partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not dry out. It will tolerate light frost once established, heavy shade, and coastal environments. Pellaea rotundifolia is a hardy fern that makes for an attractive indoor plant but is also commonly planted outdoors. In the garden it can be used to underplant trees and shrubs, added to mixed plantings, or mass planted for a stunning display.