Fittonia albivenis 'Pink Forest Flame' - Nerve Plant
Regular price $19.00Dark green leaves that have been taken over with thick pink veining. This miniature plant is more of a ground cover, it stays low to the ground and is dense with foliage. It is very easy to propagate but only in the warmer months.
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Current Pot Size: 100mm
Synonyms: Nerve Plant
Endemic:
Light: Bright Indirect to Full shade Categories 4-5 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Indoor mix (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Don't over water, they like to dry out between waterings.
Maintenance: Keep warm over winter. Cut back leggy growth to promote new compact growth. No direct sunlight as leaves will burn. If leaves are losing colour, looking dull or the stem stretching between leaves then more light is needed.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.