Fittonia / Nerve Plant - 4 X Colours

Common name: Nerve plant
Scientific name: Fittonia sp.
 
Description: an evergreen perennial with rooting stems and oval-shaped leaves that have contrasting veins, coming in a variety of bright greens, silvers, and pinks. These are naturally found growing in humid, sun-dappled areas around the base of trees in the rainforests of Peru, spreading across the forest floor and growing to heights of 10-15cm. These small but striking plants love constantly moist soil and humid conditions making them the ultimate terrarium plant. Nerve plants are also very good at letting you know when they are not happy by displaying drooping, wilted leaves. These can be planted as ground cover for many moisture loving inverts like millipedes, isopods, beetles, and some tarantulas, as well as amphibians and reptiles.
 
Place of origin: South America, Peru
Type: evergreen perennial, creeper
Habitat: rainforest
Humidity: 50% or higher
Lighting: bright, indirect light
Temperature: tolerates most temperatures, prefers the warmer side
Watering: keep soil constantly moist, but not soggy
Soil: moist, well-draining
Growth rate: medium
 
Please note: live plants may vary in size and colour to the one pictured here. Although we use natural fertilizers and pest-preventatives to keep our plants happy and healthy, we highly suggest removing the plant from its potting mix and washing it thoroughly in distilled water before repotting or placing straight into a set-up.