Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis)

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height:	4-6 inches
Plant Spread:	6-8 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen Other: Dark green with distinctive white to red veining.
Flowers:	Inconspicuous
Flower Color:	White
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant Terrariums
Uses:	Groundcover Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances:	Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Containers:	Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names

Nerve Plant
Mosaic Plant
Painted Net-Leaf
Painted-Net Leaf
Silver-Net Leaf

Botanical names

Accepted: Fittonia albivenis
Synonym: Fittonia verschaffeltii
Synonym: Fittonia argyroneura

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Sep 23, 2011 11:28 AM concerning plant:

Fittonia albivenis ("Mosaic Plant" or "Nerve Plant") is a popular houseplant with bright green leaves and beautiful white to pink heavily veined foliage. It prefers bright light but no direct sun and a moderate amount of humidity. The tips should be pinched regularly to prevent legginess. I've had success growing this plant in terrariums.

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