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: Prefers moderate weather.
Lighting preference: preferring bright, indirect sun, such as that offered by north-facing windows.
Electrical lighting: It will also thrive under fluorescent lights.
Irrigation of water: Keeping the plant appropriately moist can be a challenge. Fittonia is prone to collapse if it’s allowed to dry out. Although it will recover quickly if thoroughly watered
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, nerve plants should be fed weekly with a weak dose of liquid fertilizer formulated for tropical plants. A 5-5-5 NPK fertilizer diluted to half strength is a good formulation.
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