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.

Bio Dude 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”. Shallow fibrous root system.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium:Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best if used as afront (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 fittoniaplant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.