Plant Information

Common Name: Nerve Plant

Scientific Name: Fittonia

Requires very high, constant humidity, such as found in a terrarium and cannot tolerate stagnant conditions.

Plant Information Plant Information

  • Plant Type Plant Type: Tropical
  • Scientific Name Scientific Name: Fittonia
  • Benefits Benefits: Reducing levels of certain pollutants, such as benzene and nitrogen dioxide. Reducing airborne dust levels.
  • Lighting Conditions Lighting Conditions: Low to Medium light.
  • Water Regimen Water Regimen: Constantly moist soil
  • Fertilize Regimen Fertilize Regimen: Fertilize a couple of times a year at minimum
  • Spread Dimensions Spread Dimensions: 3 to 6 inches in height, with a spread of 12 to 18 inches
  • Temperature Requirements Temperature Requirements: No lower than 16 C but averaging 21-22 C
  • Humidity Requirements Humidity Requirements: High
  • Notes Notes: Colors: Green, Pink, Purple, Red, Variegated, White