Fittonia albivenis
Habit | shrub
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Height: | ⇕ | 6 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 6. |
Width: | ⇔ | 12 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 12. to 24 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 24. |
Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial, annual |
Exposure: | ☼ | shade |
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Features: | ✓ | flowers |
USDA Zones: | 11 to 12 | |
Flower features: | ❀ | white |
Fittonia > |
A garden plant of family Acanthaceae notable for its dark green foliage; commonly called "Nerve Plant" or "Mosaic Plant".
Appear as a short plant with lush green leaves with accented veins of white to deep pink and have a short fuzz covering its stems. Small buds may appear after time where the stem splits into leaves. Flowers are small with a white to off-white color. This plant is best kept in a moist area with mild sunlight and temperatures above 55°F. Must be watered regularly. Without water for a few days, this plant is known to "faint" but is easily revived with a quick watering and resumes its healthiness. The Fittonia is known to be hard to grow so it is best bought at a nursery then cared for. The Fittonia makes a great indoor plant as well as a groundcover.
The species is used as an ornamental plant.[1]
ExpandRead about Fittonia albivenis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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ExpandRead about Fittonia albivenis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
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