Fittonia Pink (Nerve Plant)

Description

🌿 Fittonia Pink (Nerve Plant) Care Sheet

Light:

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Can tolerate medium to low light, but colours are most vibrant in brighter conditions.

• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

Watering:

• Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

• Water when the top 1–2cm of soil feels dry.

• Fittonia dislikes drying out completely and may wilt dramatically if underwatered.

Humidity:

• Thrives in high humidity (60–80%).

• Ideal for terrariums, bathrooms, or near a humidifier.

• Low humidity can cause leaf edges to brown.

Temperature:

• Ideal range: 18–26°C.

• Sensitive to cold; avoid temperatures below 15°C.

• Keep away from drafts and air conditioning.

Soil:

• Use a well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix with coco peat or perlite.

• Soil should stay lightly damp without becoming soggy.

Fertilizing:

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.

• Reduce or stop feeding in winter.

Pruning & Maintenance:

• Pinch back stems regularly to encourage bushier growth.

• Remove leggy or damaged growth.

Repotting:

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound.

• Best repotted in spring.

Common Problems:

• Wilting → underwatering or low humidity (often recovers quickly after watering).

• Yellow leaves → overwatering.

• Pests → spider mites, aphids, mealybugs.