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circle leaf indoor 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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4.7 ★★★★★
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★★★★★ 5
My Dog's All-Time Favorite Toy
Color: Pink, Style: Grunt Sound
The first one of these I ever got her was at Petco on sale for $1 - best $1 ever!
The reviews are right, though. The toy doesn't last forever and it's not good for aggressive chewers. In my opinion, however, that doesn't make it a bad toy. Here's why:
Aggressive chewers comments: Getting my sister's French Bulldog a stuffed toy (that's shredded in 5 minutes), compared to my Pitbull who does not tear up any toys, but is a stronger chewer when it comes to bones. My pup does not tear this up at all, but my sister's dog would. My point is: Don't get your dog a soft toy if your dog ruins soft toys.
Regarding the not long-lasting comments: the honking noise mechanism inside eventually pops inside the hole, rendering it honkless. Ours lasted about 6 months. It's pretty much impossible to fix unless you want to trouble yourself to fix it for 1 good honk each fix. I would, but I do also have a job to get to. My dog does still carry it around in it's noiseless state, but she doesn't play with it with the same enthusiasm.
How did I resolve this? I bought her 5 😂 She's only on her second, but I decided to stock it because they were on sale for $5.10 - I don't think I will get rid of any of them. I will just let her play with them on rotation until they fall apart.
Besides all that, my dog just simply loves this toy. I have never seen her so happy & playful with a toy. I can't promise this for your dog, as I can only tell you about mine.
We even have a "Sheepy" song.
[I have not been paid or given free Sheeps - my Sweet Pea just really loves her Sheepy]
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Loud! Just Like She Likes It
Color: Hedgehog, Style: Big Squeak Hedgehog
My Great Dane loves this noisy toy. She prefers squeaky toys with loud, unusual squeakers. (I need to invest in earplugs.) She's not an agressuve chewer or rough player so this should last a long time. Like most squeaky toys she has, the squeaker wears out before the physical toy does and once the noise is gone she won't play with it any more. If others have a similar issue...check with your local animal shelter. Some (not all) will disinfect used toys for the dogs in their care.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good toy
Color: Gator, Style: Accordionz (Grunt Sound)
Fun toy, holding up really well.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Fun while it lasts…
Color: Pink, Style: Grunt Sound
Fun while it lasts. Doesn’t last very long. This is our third one and last maybe a few weeks. The part that makes noise comes detached inside which causes to toy to no longer make noise, but also can be dangerous if it comes out.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Great alternative to the grunting pigs!
Color: Pink, Style: Grunt Sound
We go through A LOT of dog toys at my dog based business. The grunting pigs are super cute, but they are also super fragile. It is incredibly easy to dislodge the squeaker. (Grunter?) These are certainly not robust chew toys, but the squeaker is about 30% better at staying put than that of the pigs. It's also smaller, so it's easier for the smaller dogs to play with. These are a new favorite!
Update: August, 2024 I bought an orange hedgehog. Amazon won't let me review that separately so I had to add to my sheep review. The orange hedgehog is only 3 stars. It is made of a harder plastic than the bear and the sheep. It also has a standard squeaker, not the grunting of the bear and sheep. But harder plastic DOES NOT mean that it will withstand an aggressive chewer! If your dog likes to "kill the squeaker" they will be able to do so in minutes! This IS NOT a chew toy! If you are looking for a toy for an aggressive chewer, look at the Orbeez line from Outward Hound. The other thing that makes me less enthusiastic about the orange hedgehog is that the yellow paint started flaking off immediately. I will have to scrub it all off because it looks terrible! The dogs don't care, but their owners sure do! I haven't had that problem with the sheep or the bears. The orange hedgehog is almost like it's from a completely different company!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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