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Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis)

Fittonia albivenis, the Nerve Plant, is a low-growing tropical perennial prized for its striking, veined foliage in shades of white, pink, or red on green.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

Soil

Well-draining, humus-rich potting mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Fertilizer

Light feeding during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light

Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Well-draining, humus-rich potting mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Ideal range is 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts.

Fertilizer

Light feeding during growing season

Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer monthly in spring/summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Place Type

Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.1 - 0.2 m

Spread

0.2 - 0.3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, White, Red, Pink

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms
Adelaster albivenis Lindl. ex Veitch
Adelaster albovenosus Jacob-Makoy
Eranthemum rubronervium J.Veitch f.
Eranthemum rubrovenium J.Veitch f.
Eranthemum verschaffeltii (Lem.) Voss
Fittonia argyroneura Coem.
Fittonia metallica Jacob-Makoy
Fittonia pearcei (H.J.Veitch) Verschaff.
Fittonia verschaffeltii (Lem.) Van Houtte
Gymnostachyum argyroneurum (Coem.) J.Verschaff.
Gymnostachyum pearcei H.J.Veitch
Gymnostachyum verschaffeltii Lem.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyAcanthaceae
  • genusFittonia
  • speciesFittonia albivenis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 1/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Edible

No

Mildly toxic if ingested

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