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Common Name: Nerve Plant
Scientific Name: Fittonia albivenis
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small to moderate sized reptiles and amphibians, generally tropical.
BioDude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna
Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage.
Lighting: Low to medium.
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% suggested.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: These fun plants will max out at about 6" tall and will get bushier with age. If height becomes an issue, you may prune down in size-- it is recommended to remove flower spikes when they form or plants tend to get "leggy". They have shallow fibrous root systems.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures or low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best if used as a front (low) groundcover or underplanting.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted pink fittonia plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
