How to grow and care for Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt, Silver-nerve plant, Silver-threads
Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
21C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt
How often should I water?
check Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Signs that it really needs water
Leaf drooping, wilting, wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex Veitch) Brummitt is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Fittonia, Species: Fittonia albivenis
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Habitat | South America |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Acanthaceae |
Genus | Fittonia |
Species | Fittonia albivenis |
Is your plant sick?
Track what happened. We’ll let you know the cause and treatment shortly!
1:1 Expert Help
You’ll get professional feedback within 24 hours from an expert on our team.
feedback will include