Fittonia Care

Fittonia Care

Fittonia Care

Fitonnia are easy care plants that are communicative, colorful, and make great additions to terrariums or as gifts!

Nerve Plant (White or pink varieties)

Light: 

  • Bright, indirect light
  • Lower light can cause it to lose some of its vibrant color and growth will slow, but too much light can burn the leaves 

Water: 

  • Likes to stay consistently moist, but not too soggy 
  • Water when you notice the topsoil is dry 

Humidity: 

  • Can tolerate normal household humidity

Soil Type: 

  • Rich, well draining soil that can still retain some moisture 
  • Indoor potting mix with perlite or vermiculite and high organic matter content is best 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Non-toxic, good choice for pet owners 

Additional Information:

  • Prefers temperatures above 60 degrees; a warm bathroom with bright light is ideal 
  • Great addition to any terrarium!
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.