Nerve plant
Fittonia albivenis
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How to care
Fittonia albivenis, commonly known as the nerve plant, is a popular houseplant known for its striking veined leaves. It thrives in a humid environment and prefers indirect light. It's important to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fittonia benefits from regular misting to maintain humidity and occasional fertilization during its growing season.
Light Preference
Full Shade
Part Shade
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10b
1.7°C – 4.4°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Unusual Foliage Color
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- White
Other names
- Fittonia verschaffeltii
- Mosaic plant
Taxonomy
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Fittonia
Wikipedia
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