Pink Nerve Plant
The botanical name is Fittonia Albivenis but they are referred to by many different names including mosaic plant, painted net leaf, and by far the most common Nerve Plants. Normally cozying up as a trendy indoor buddy, the nerve plant (Fittonia spp.) is a tiny evergreen with striking dark-green leaves sporting delicate veins. These leaves often flaunt silver-white veins but can also rock a sassy mix of red, pink, white, and green. Growing only 3 to 6 inches tall but spreading out like a leafy carpet up to 18 inches, Fittonia is your go-to buddy for slow and steady vibes, occasionally surprising you with dainty reddish or yellowish-white blooms indoors. In the right spot, it can even moonlight as a shady ground cover, adding a touch of green glam to your space!
Plant Care Tips:
Watering:
Watering can be one of the more challenging situations with the Nerve Plants. You will know when underwatered as they dramatically droop their leaves and look half dead. Usually some water will perk them right up! On the other side they are susceptible to root rot
Lighting:
These guys like indirect bur bright sunlight. It can be a struggle to find them a perfect spot. Many people opt for growth lights instead with these plants as you can control the light exposure much better then.
Temperature:
These guys love rainforest like humidity so bring it on! They are great for terrariums or hanging baskets in a bathroom!
Soil Medium:
Well draining soil is a must since they like to be damp most of the time but you want to avoid any water settling near the roots
