Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Fittonia Verschaffeltii
With small green leaves veined in vivid pink or white forming a dense carpet, the Fittonia is a miniature living stained-glass window.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
South America
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Moderate
The veined network of Peru
Native to the humid undergrowth of Peruvian forests, the Fittonia carpets the ground with finely veined leaves, as if traced by a luminous network.
A terrarium champion, it demands high humidity and complains spectacularly — with collapsed leaves — the moment it is thirsty, before recovering within an hour.
"The Fittonia announces its thirst out loud, then forgives at once."
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Styling Tip 01
Don't Let It Dry
Soil kept lightly moist at all times avoids its dramatic faints.
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Styling Tip 02
High Humidity
A terrarium, cloche, or daily misting keeps it turgid.
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Styling Tip 03
Soft Light
Bright indirect light revives its veins without scorching them.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage