How to care for a Fittonia Red Nerve Plant

How To Care for a Fittonia Red Nerve Plant

Learn more about Fittonia Red Nerve Plant care

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light conditions.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

The Fittonia's nickname is nerve plant or mosaic plant because of its leaves' strongly contrasting veins.

Plant Origin

Peru, South America

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Fittonia Red Nerve Plant:
  • Wilting plant, dry potting mix:

Underwatered

  • Dry, shriveled leaves:

Low humidity, or too much sun

  • Yellowing leaves, mushy stems, wet potting mix:

Overwatered