Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' 
(Erect Sword Fern, Fishbone Fern, Lemon Button Fern, Ladder Fern, Tuber Fern, Pigmy Swordfern, Tuberous Sword Fern)

Origin:  Pantropical
Family:  Polypodiaceae
Light:  Filtered light
Height:  6"-18"
Spacing:  9"
Foliage:  Yellowish-gold, round, small serrated edges on leaves, alternating up on tiny arching stems, lemon scented
Soil:  Well-drained, moist, peaty, acidic-neutral
Water:  Regular-moist
Fertilizer:  Dilute to half strength to that on label
Uses:  Groundcover, foliage, woodland setting, shade garden, mass plant, hanging basket, container, indoors, tropical garden
Propagation:  Rootball divisions
Insect/Disease:  Wath for aphids

Comments:  Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' or Erect Sword Fern or Fishbone Fern or Lemon Button Fern or Ladder Fern or Pigmy Swordfern or Tuber Fern or Tuberous Sword Fern is a tropical plant with a low, spreading growth habit.  It is native to Pantropical regions.  Nephrolepsis cordifolia 'Duffii' has exquisite small, round, yellowish-gold foliage with serrated edges that alternates up thin arching stems.  The leaves have a lovely lemon scent.  It is easily propagated from rootball divisions.  Lemon Button Fern thrives best in well-drained, moist, peaty, acidic to neutral soil in filtered light.  Erect Sword Fern looks ideal in hanging baskets or containers.  Mass plant Fishbone Fern as groundcovers in a woodland setting or grow it as an indoor plant.  Pigmy Swordfern is an excellent tropical foliage plant.

USDA Zones:  8b-10

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