Nerve plant care
Fittonia albivenis needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.
This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.
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- Botanical name
- Fittonia albivenis
- Other names
- Fittonia, Mosaic plant
- Light
- Medium light. Put it in low to medium indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun.
- Soil check
- Every 2 to 4 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
- Humidity
- High humidity
- Feeding
- Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.
How to check the soil of Nerve plant
How does the soil feel on the surface?
Touch the soil surface. This plant must never dry out.
- Dry: the surface feels dry and light. Water the plant.
- Damp: the surface feels cool and a little moist. Do not water yet.
- Wet: the surface is soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.
Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.
Soil mix
Use a light potting soil that holds some water. Add perlite for drainage.
Tips for Nerve plant
- The plant collapses when the soil is dry. Water well and it often recovers in a few hours.
- Brown leaf edges mean dry air. Raise the humidity or grow it in a closed glass container.
- Pinch the stem tips to keep the plant compact.
Pet safety
Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.
ASPCA: Nerve plant (Fittonia)