How to grow and care for Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star'
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star'
Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star' 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
21C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star'
💬 Gardener's know-how
How often should I water?
check Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star' 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star' need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star' likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Low, 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
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star' at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star' 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 verschaffeltii 'White Star' is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Acanthaceae, Genus: Fittonia, Species: Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star'
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Fittonia |
| Species | Fittonia verschaffeltii 'White Star' |
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