A small indoor plant with a compact, creeping, ground-covering habit - ideal for terrariums. Fittonia is highly valued for the relief and color of its foliage. The 'Black Star' variety has small, pinkish-red leaves edged with black. To maintain its compact habit, it is recommended to pinch the tips of the stems.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Acanthaceae.
- Origin: South America.
- Watering:
- Allow the soil to dry on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of soil: Rich and draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, East or 1 m from a South window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Never below 18 ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 6 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
