Fittonia will fulfil your inner perfectionist. Fittonia Green’s leaves are wonderfully formed, with vibrant white veins running throughout the dark green leaf, earning it the titles Nerve Plant and Silver Net Plant. She’s a fickle plant, but she’s well worth the effort!
Plant Care
Fertilizer/ feed for the plant: Use a 5-5-5 fertiliser diluted to half strength. Fertilize the Fittonia once every 6 weeks during the winter, and once a month during the rest of the year. Fittonia need frequent watering, so keep her moist at all times or she will express herself by becoming limp and melancholy.
Repotting : When repotting Fittonia, utilise moisture-retaining soil. Use any standard pot or dish with drainage holes on the bottom. Every year in early summer, repot and reorganise the Fittonia. Fittonia is easily propagated by root stem cuttings. This should be done at the same time as the repotting. Under optimal conditions, these cuttings will form roots in 2-3 weeks.
Typical issues
1. What is causing my Nerve Plant to droop?
Fittonia will have temper tantrums if her living arrangements are less than ideal. If the soil is dry, she will droop to express her discontent, but if watered soon, she will bounce back as if nothing had occurred.
2. Why are my Fittonia’s leaves becoming yellow?
If the leaves of your Fittonia are turning yellow, this is a classic indicator of overwatering. To drain the extra water, check the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and clean them if they are clogged.
3. What is causing the withering of Fittonia leaves?
Overwatering promotes leaf withering. To avoid this, water your Fittonia less regularly.
Design and Decoration
Lighting requirements : While the Fittonia will thrive in situations ranging from direct bright sunshine to shade, she prefers mild indirect light. She also thrives in artificial fluorescent light, making her suitable for all environments.
Location : Remember that the Fittonia prefers dampness and indirect sunshine. As a result, keep her away from windows, lights, and other dry spots in your house. It can thrive in your bathroom and kitchen! Use them as ground cover for your flower gardens because they spread easily, or set them on side tables in quirky small pots.
Styling/decor tip : They make excellent centrepieces for dining tables or decorative accents for bookcases. Keep them on the window sill or next to the sink to give a splash of green to your bathroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fittonia need sunlight?
Fittonia thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. She will merely tolerate direct light or even shade.
How often should I water Fittonia?
Fittonias prefer moist soil. Make sure you keep your plant constantly moist.
Is Fittonia easy to grow?
Yes, although temperamental, Fittonia is a low – maintenance, easy to grow house plant.
What are the common names of Fittonia Green Plant?
Fittonia Green Plant is also known as Green Nerve Plant.
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