🌿 Fittonia (Fittonia albivenis)
Also known as: Nerve Plant • Mosaic Plant • Painted Net Leaf
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
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| Type | Compact Foliage Plant / Ground Cover |
| Category | Indoor • Terrariums • Office Desk • Bathroom Plant |
| Botanical Name | Fittonia albivenis |
| Toxicity | ✅ Non-toxic – Safe for pets and children |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | 🌤️ Bright Indirect Light – Avoid direct sun; thrives in dappled or filtered light |
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| Watering | 💧 Moderate to High – Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy |
| Humidity | Loves high humidity – perfect for terrariums or bathrooms |
| Soil | Well-draining indoor mix enriched with organic matter |
| Fertilizer | Diluted liquid houseplant food every 3–4 weeks during growing season |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, spreading foliage with stunning colored veins |
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| Foliage Colors | Green with white, pink, or red veins (depending on variety) |
| Size | 3–6 inches tall; spreads sideways as a compact carpet |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🎨 Adds colorful texture and contrast to indoor plant arrangements
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🌿 Excellent for terrariums, glass bowls, or mini jungle corners
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🧘♀️ Brings a calm, soft green aesthetic to desks and small spaces
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🌬️ Helps improve indoor air quality in small containers
💡 Fun Tip
Fittonia may “faint” (droop dramatically) if it gets too dry — but a quick drink revives it like magic! Perfect for learning attentive care. 💧🌿
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