A small houseplant with a compact habit. Fittonia is very appreciated for the relief and coloring of its foliage. Indeed, the color of its leaves contrasts with its colored veins. The 'Mini White' variety has smaller leaves than the common variety. In order to maintain its compact and chubby appearance, it is recommended to pinch the tips of the stems. In natural habitat, it grows in the shade of trees in tropical forests.
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 potting soil: Rich and draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east or 1 m from a south window.
- Rapid growth.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Never below 18ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 6 cm and 10 cm.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
