Fittonia 'Red Nerve'

Botanical: Fittonia albivenis

Common: Red Nerve Plant, Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant, Painted Net Plant, Leaf Silver Threads, Plant, Red Vein Fittonia Plant, Snake Skin Plant

• 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

• 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.

• 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!