Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group)
Overview
The Nerve Plant is an amazing addition to any home or garden. With leaves ranging from lime green to deep burgundy, it's sure to create a bold and beautiful display. Its captivating foliage is rounded off with white veins running throughout, giving the plant its unique and stunning 'nerve-like' appearance. This easy to care for plant thrives in medium indirect light and partial shade, making it a great choice for brightening up shaded areas. Water the soil whenever it begins to dry out, and your Nerve plant will stay healthy and happy.
Care Guide
Watering
Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group))does best with regular watering. It should be watered every 4-7 days. During warm months, the soil should be kept slightly moist. In cooler months, watering can be reduced to every 7 to 10 days or when the soil becomes slightly dry at the top. It is important to water around the base of the plant rather than overhead, as it may cause the leaves to rot.
Light
Nerve plants (Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group)) prefer bright, indirect sunlight. These plants should be placed in a location that receives dappled or partial sunlight through a sheer curtain for most of the day. Too much direct light can cause the foliage to fade and become bleached. Those grown in areas with too little light may be unlikely to flower. Nerve plants should be given at least 6 to 8 hours of good, indirect sunlight each day.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 11-12.
Pruning
Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis - Argyroneura Group) should be pruned carefully and only when absolutely necessary. Pruning should be done in the spring or early summer when new growth begins. Make sure to remove any dead or wilting foliage or stems so the new growth has plenty of room to flourish. It is also important to prune away any crossing or overcrowded stems and branches. Once finished, the plant should be lightly watered to encourage the new growth.
Propagation
Division, Stem Propagation, Leaf Cutting, Air Layering Propagation
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