{"title":"Pellaea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Button Fern: compact, wiry-stemmed, and covered in small rounded leaflets that look like someone strung tiny green coins along a wire and called it a fern. Pellaea is the low-maintenance outlier of the fern family—tolerating drier conditions and less humidity than its dramatic cousins, which means it actually survives in the real world most people live in. Small, charming, and refreshingly unbothered. The fern for people who've been burned by ferns before.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"button-fern","title":"Button Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Button Fern is the compact fern that makes people reconsider everything they thought they knew about growing ferns indoors—those small, rounded, button-like leaflets arranged along delicate arching fronds have a fine-textured elegance that makes a shelf or hanging basket look like it was styled by someone who actually knows what they're doing, without the demanding humidity requirements that make most ferns a cautionary tale. She's one of the most humidity-tolerant small ferns available, genuinely comfortable in conditions that would send a maidenhair into immediate crisis, and she brings that delicate feathery fern aesthetic to spaces that can't support the high-maintenance alternatives. Small, refined, and considerably more forgiving than anything this elegant has any right to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium indirect light. Those delicate button-leaflet fronds scorch immediately in direct sun and prefer the kind of gentle consistent indirect light that most homes provide without any effort at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged. More sensitive to drought than most ferns—those small leaflets dry out faster than broad-frond ferns and she will brown at the tips immediately to let you know she's thirsty. Never let her dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50–65% preferred. More tolerant of average home humidity than most ferns; a pebble tray keeps those button leaflets looking their most refined without requiring a dedicated humidifier setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60–75°F. Prefers slightly cooler temperatures than many tropical houseplants; keep above 50°F and away from heating vents and cold drafts equally—she likes stable and moderate more than warm and variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Quarter-strength balanced liquid every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer. Very light feeder; over-fertilizing causes tip burn on those delicate leaflets that interrupts the whole refined button fern effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. Pet-safe and refined—place her anywhere the delicate fern aesthetic works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e — Getting there. More forgiving than most ferns but consistent moisture is non-negotiable—a great choice for intermediate growers ready for something small, delicate, and genuinely rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship all live plants with custom packing, insulation, and lots of cushioning so they arrive in the best condition possible. Shipping rates are based on the packed weight of your order (plants + soil + pot + box + insulation). This helps us cover the real cost of getting breakable, living things safely to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn cold weather, we strongly recommend adding a Heat Pack add-on for each shipment. Heat packs are priced separately and add additional weight to your box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING NOTE: Shipping includes wrapping and insulation. Heat packs are not included by default—please add a Heat Pack add-on to your cart for cold-weather shipping. Shipping Days are Monday–Wednesday to avoid weekend and holiday delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿 Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others). Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":57908544078211,"sku":"FERN-BUTT-5","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7578\/8931\/files\/original_8e6db793-34ec-482d-bc8f-21431273cc02.jpg?v=1783812473"}],"url":"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/collections\/pellaea.oembed","provider":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}