Fittonia Red Code 25

Description

 

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🌿 Fittonia (Nerve Plant) – Description

Fittonia, commonly known as the Nerve Plant, is a compact tropical foliage plant admired for its striking leaf patterns. Its leaves are soft, oval-shaped, and prominently veined in colors like white, pink, red, or silver, giving it a unique mosaic look.

Key Features:

• Botanical name: Fittonia albivenis
• Common name: Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant
• Growth habit: Low-growing, trailing
• Size: 6–12 inches tall
• Native: Tropical rainforests of South America (Peru)

Fittonia is often used as a tabletop plant, in terrariums, dish gardens, and as a ground cover for high-humidity setups due to its love for moisture.

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🌱 Fittonia Plant Care Guide

🌞 Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Avoid harsh direct sunlight—it scorches the leaves.
• Can tolerate low light but colors may fade.

💧 Water

• Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy.
• Water when the top layer feels slightly dry.
• If it droops—don’t panic—water will revive it quickly!

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal: 18°C to 26°C
• Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.

💧 Humidity

• Requires high humidity (60%+)
• Great for terrariums.
• Mist regularly or use a pebble tray / humidifier.

🌱 Soil

• Light, well-draining mix.
  Recommended mix:
• 50% cocopeat
• 30% garden soil
• 20% perlite

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed monthly during growing season with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
• Avoid overfertilizing.

🌿 Pruning

• Regular pinching promotes bushy growth.
• Remove dry or shriveled leaves.

🪴 Repotting

• Repot annually or when roots fill the pot.
• Use shallow, wide containers.

✂️ Propagation

• Very easy via stem cuttings, rooted in water or moist soil.

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👍 Best Placement

• Indoor desk
• Shaded balcony
• Terrarium
• Bathrooms with natural light
• Living room corners

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🧾 Common Problems & Fixes

Issue	Cause	Solution
Droopy leaves	Underwatering	Water and increase humidity
Yellow leaves	Overwatering	Improve drainage
Brown edges	Low humidity	Mist more
Faded colors	Low light	Move to brighter filtered light

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🌟 Why Fittonia Is Popular

• Stunning patterned foliage
• Compact indoor plant
• Low light tolerant
• Ideal for terrariums

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