Fittonia albivenis (pot)

Plant Details

Common Name: White Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant
Scientific Name: Fittonia albivenis
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Tropical rainforests of South America (mainly Peru)

Characteristics

• Attractive green leaves with prominent white veins.
• Low-growing and spreading habit.
• Excellent for terrariums, vivariums, and indoor decorative pots.
• Prefers high humidity and warm temperatures.

Care Guide

🌞 Light

• Bright indirect light.
• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

💧 Water

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–27°C (65–80°F).
• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C (59°F).

💨 Humidity

• High humidity (60–80%) is preferred.
• Perfect plant for closed terrariums.

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining, moisture-retentive soil.
• A mix of peat moss, coco peat, perlite, and leaf compost works well.

🌿 Growth

• Typically grows 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall.
• Can spread wider than its height.

Benefits

✅ Beautiful foliage plant
✅ Ideal for terrariums and paludariums
✅ Helps improve indoor aesthetics
✅ Easy to propagate from stem cuttings