Fittonia albivenis Verschaffeltii Group
Mosaic plant, Nerve plant, Silver net plant, Silver fittonia, Silver threads
Also known as Fittonia verschaffeltii
- Height × spread
- 0.15m × 0.5m
- Position
- Part shade
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 15C & above (RHS H1a)
Availability
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About this plant
This is often seen as a house plant or ground cover in tropical areas. It is found growing naturally In Ecuador, Peru and parts of Brazil, near the river Amazon. The leaves are large and broad with rounded ends. They are coloured a dark bronzed green with a bold pink tracery of major veins. The effect is lush and opulent. This will make spreading ground cover and will, if suited produce small white flowers. It needs a warm and humid site, protected from cold and draughts. It needs rich soil that is moist but well drained. This stands around 15cm (6in) in height with a 60cm (2ft) spread.
- Foliage colour
- Green, Pink
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Prostrate
- Height
- 0.15m
- Spread
- 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Indoors, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes part shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 15C & above (RHS H1a)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Indoor light
- semi shade
- Indoor temperature
- 16C minimum temperature
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Feed with houseplant food monthly
Give the plant a balanced houseplant feed monthly while in growth.
Where food elements are listed as three numeric values on the label representing in order Nitrogen(N)-Phosphorus(P)-Potassium(K), with percentage values for each, choose one where the values are more or less equal.
Spring-Autumn · Indoors
Water to keep soil moist
Water regularly, but do not leave the plant sodden or with water in a saucer at its feet. It likes to be dry during the winter months.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
Indoor temperature · Planting
16C minimum temperature
This plant requires a minimum temperature of 16 Centigrade.
Indoor plant · Planting
Position in moderate light / some shade
This plant is happiest in a position with part or light shade, near a sunless window or some distance away from a sunny or bright window. It should not be exposed to full sunlight.
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