Button Fern

Also known as Cliff Brake, Green Cliff Brack, Cliff Break. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA's Cliff Brake entry lists this species as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

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FOR DOGSS0 · SAFE

Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA's Cliff Brake entry lists this species as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

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Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect

Waterevery 5–9 days

Humiditymedium

Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Button Fern verdict cover?

Pellaea rotundifolia. The ASPCA's Cliff Brake entry gives the scientific name "Pellaea rotundifolia". This verdict covers that species. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Which other names does the ASPCA pair with Button Fern?

The ASPCA's Cliff Brake entry lists "Button Fern, Green Cliff Brack, Cliff Break" as Additional Common Names and names "Pellaea rotundifolia". This verdict follows that scientific name.