Fittonia 'Pink Nerve'
Fittonia 'Pink Nerve'
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The Fittonia albivenis 'Pink Nerve' is an eye-catching and visually lovely houseplant, renowned for its rich green leaves crisscrossed with vibrant pink veins. This plant exhibits a compact and spreading growth habit, with leaves branching out from the central stem. At full maturity, the 'Pink Nerve' Fittonia reaches a height of approximately 1-2 feet.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Fittonia albivenis
Common: Pink Nerve Plant, Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant, Painted Net Plant, Leaf Silver Threads, Plant, Pink Vein Fittonia Plant, Snake Skin Plant
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
- Humidity: High
- Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
- Trim back any leggy growth and remove dead or yellow leaves to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Acanthaceae family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 2,500 species.
- Fittonia is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
- Fittonia is often called the "Nerve Plant" due to the intricate, vein-like patterns on its leaves.
- It's a popular choice for terrariums due to its small size and high humidity requirements.
- Fittonias are known as 'dramatic' plants due to their foliage 'falling over' when it is thirsty. But do not worry! After a good watering, the foliage will pick right back up!
- Pet Safe / Nontoxic
- Medium Maintenance
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