Identification: what is this dark green fuzzy plant?

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  1. tash

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    I bought this yesterday, it was just listed at "tropical foilage". TIA :D
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Possibly a species of button fern.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    A Pellaea species. Pellaea rotundifolia is a popular species in cultivation and fits well.
     
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    cool. thanks. Ill go look those up :D
     
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    DGuertin Active Member 10 Years

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    Yup, P. Rotundifolia. Keep in mind that this is an extremely wiry fern, prone to unimaginable tangling, and will get pot bound PDQ... Very fun, though! I've had one for about two years now. Started off in a 4" pot, and is going into a 3 gallon this weekend.
     
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    oh great :lol: my husband will be thrilled, I bought this for our bedroom....
     
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    It should do fine in a hanging basket, not to worry. They don't get particularly 'massive,' just quite thick and tangled.
     
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