Fittonia Argyroneura 'Red Vein'
Nerve Plant 'Red Vein'
Fittonia are spreading evergreen perennials growing 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall. Sporting dark green leaves with veins of white. Its spreading habit makes it ideal as groundcover. It is not frost hardy therefore best grown in a greenhouse or as a houseplant. Without water for a few days, this plant will "faint" but is easily revived with a quick watering.'Red Vein' bears dark green leaves with red veining
Contributed by @franchesca.rochon
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Partial shade to deep shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Nerve Plant 'Red Vein'
Latin name
Fittonia Argyroneura 'Red Vein'
type
Perennial
family
Acanthaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Fittonia Argyroneura 'Red Vein'
Fittonia are spreading evergreen perennials growing 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall. Sporting dark green leaves with veins of white. Its spreading habit makes it ideal as groundcover. It is not frost hardy therefore best grown in a greenhouse or as a houseplant. Without water for a few days, this plant will "faint" but is easily revived with a quick watering.'Red Vein' bears dark green leaves with red veining
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
The fittonia is known to be hard to grow so it is best bought at a nursery then cared for. They are available as trailing houseplants or low-growing creepers that are perfectly fit for terrariums or bottle gardens. As beautiful as they are, fittonia are difficult to raise as conventional houseplants; they require very high, constant humidity (typical to a terrarium), but cannot stand stagnant conditions. Fittonia also dislike strong, direct sunlight and will quickly suffer from burn.
Flowering
From Late Summer TO Early Autumn
Small buds may appear after time where the stem splits into leaves. Flowers are small with a white to off-white colour.
Propagating by division
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Divide the plant by removing from the pot, and pulling apart into sections that can each be replanted in a separate pot.