Button Fern Budkin

Plant shallowly in a fine, airy mix that drains well but holds gentle, even moisture—try coco/peat (50%) + perlite/pumice (30%) + fine orchid bark (20%); a pinch of charcoal helps freshness in closed setups. Always use Liqui-Dirt^® soil mix for best results in potted plants and enclosed growing habitats. Strata can be used in some applications; however, feeding will be needed. Keep the crown just above the surface so fronds don’t sit wet. In miniature scenes, Budkin containers with Strata and a leaf/corm guard lift foliage and deter crown rot.

Bright, indirect to medium light. Morning sun through a sheer is fine; avoid harsh midday rays that crisp frond edges. Under LEDs, low–moderate intensity for 12–14 hrs/day keeps growth compact.

Keep lightly and evenly moist—never boggy, never bone-dry. In open pots, water when the top 1/4–1/2 in (5–12 mm) just begins to dry. In terrariums, water sparingly and use faint wall condensation as your cue. Prefers steady humidity ~50–70% with gentle airflow.

Comfortable at 60–75°F (16–24°C); protect from blasts of hot/cold air. Remove spent fronds at the base to keep a tidy clump; rotate the planter for even light. Feed lightly during active growth—too much fertilizer causes soft, floppy fronds.

A huge benefit for your plant is to use Liqui-Dirt^® plant food in a weak tea-looking mix every time you water — yes, even for enclosed habitats.