About
This compact, tender evergreen perennial, with creeping, rooting stems and oval-shaped, dark green leaves with a network of light green veins and slightly wavy edges.
About the genus
Fittonia are evergreen perennials with rooting stems forming mats of opposite, attractively coloured or veined leaves, and insignificant white flowers seldom seen in cultivation
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow indoors, in shallow containers in peat-free potting compost. Keep soil just moist, as waterlogging may cause plants to rot. Position in indirect or filtered light, out of hot sun, and maintain high humidity. See Fittonia for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood stem tip cuttings in spring, by division or by layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds