Fittonia “Mix” Plant

Fittonia is a lovely plant with delicately veined, deep green leaves. Although the most popular vein color is silvery white, you can also readily find fittonia with veins in pink, white, and green. They are available as trailing houseplants or low-growing creepers that are perfectly fit for terrariums or bottle gardens.

fittonia plant is native to the tropical forests of South America. and it also Called ” Nerve Plant ”

Temperature : Nerve plant thrives at temperatures around 70 F but will tolerate a range from the low 60s F to low 80s F. These plants prefer humid conditions similar to those found in rainforests. Regular misting will keep the plants from drying out. In arid climates or during the dry months of winter, using a room humidifier may be helpful. Most growers find it’s easiest to grow these lovely but temperamental plants in terrariums, bottle gardens, or covered gardens where they can get the high humidity and diffuse light they love so much. They also do well in steamy bathrooms.

Lighting preference : As a tropical plant that naturally grows in the humid, bright shade of tropical forests, this plant prefers similar conditions when grown as a houseplant. It dislikes full sunlight, preferring bright, indirect sun, such as that offered by north-facing windows. You should keep a nerve plant under fluorescent lights or near diffused light coming in from a sheer curtain. You can also keep a nerve plant in the bathroom even if there’s low lighting.

Irrigation of water : Keeping the plant appropriately moist can be a challenge. Nerve plant is prone to collapse if it’s allowed to dry out.2 Although it will recover quickly if thoroughly watered, repeated fainting spells will eventually take their toll on the plant. At the other extreme, Fittonia plants that are allowed to stagnate in water will develop yellowed, limp leaves.

 Humidity : These plants prefer humid conditions similar to that found in rainforests. Regular misting will keep the plants from drying out. In arid climates or during the dry months of winter, using a room humidifier may be helpful

Fertilization and feeding : During its growing season, feed plants weekly with a weak dose of liquid fertilizer formulated for tropical plants. A balanced 5-5-5 fertilizer diluted to half strength is a good formulation

Soil : Fittonia grows well in standard potting soil with a peat moss base. It prefers a slightly acidic soil pH (6.5). The soil should retain some moisture but should also drain well.

Pruning :Nerve plant grows quickly in the right conditions, and if the stems grow leggy, pinching off the tips will keep the growth full and bushy. Because the flowers are insignificant and boring, pinching off the buds will also help keep the foliage full.

Diseases : Insect problems include fungus gnats, mealy bugs, or aphids.3 Infestations should be treated immediately—an insecticidal oil, like neem oil, works well—and keep affected plants isolated to prevent the bugs from spreading to other indoor plants.