Fittonia Albivenis is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to the rainforests of Columbia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Brazil.
Commonly now as Nerve Plants, due to their prominent veins, Fittonia come in a wide variety of white, red, green, yellow and pink foliage with various contrasting coloured veins, some with flat leaves some with ruffled edges.
Placement
Fittonia are hardy but prefer good light in indoor situations where they create a dramatic foliage affect. A perfect plant for bathrooms and offices. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions. Fittonia are great for table tops inside or on the patio.
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Plant Care
Fittonia prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Fittonia are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius. Water regularly and avoid drying the plant out. Fittonia prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat-based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites.
