A small, compact houseplant. Fittonia is highly prized for the texture and color of its foliage. The shade of its leaves contrasts with its colorful veins. To maintain its compact, plump shape, it is recommended to pinch back the tips of the stems. In its 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 soil: Rich and draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, East or 1 m from a South window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Never below 18°C.
Pot diameter: 9 cm and 12 cm.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
