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purpleinopp said: Can't imagine it growing enough to even lean, let alone break itself off over the edge of a pot. Tried more sun (last few hours of the day,) less sun (just the first hour or 2 in the morning,) a little fertilizer. Supposed to like humidity and sheesh, definitely have that covered in southern AL! Does it actually need to be above 80% for it to be happy? Coming inside for winter was hard on it, even though we don't use an air-drying heat source, but it never has perked up outside again.
Good luck, Bev! You probably have some good advice too, care to share?

Purple, For a bit there, I didn't think we were talking the same plant...
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The plant I had (link of pic above) I kept indoors away from any sunny window. Yes humidity was needed so I spray misted. The leaves used to brown and dry up at the ends so I think I didn't provide enough humidity. I also didn't think it could survive outdoors in any kind of weather since it seemed so delicate. I'm embarrassed that I couldn't keep one for very long...
Sorry I couldn't really add anything constructive in regards to better care of the plant, but whenever I see one, I get so nostalgic...

I see from Googling that there are other forms within Fittonia so, yes Purple, a pic would be helpful!