What genus does Fittonia albivenis belong to?

Fittonia albivenis belongs to the Fittonia genus.

What family does Fittonia albivenis belong to?

Fittonia albivenis belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

What is Fittonia albivenis commonly called?

Fittonia albivenis is commonly called nerve plant, mosaic plant.

Where does Fittonia albivenis natively grow?

Fittonia albivenis grows natively in Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela.

Where does the name of Fittonia albivenis come from?

The epithet <i>albivenis</i> comes from the Latin words alba (meaning white) and vena (meaning blood-vessel, vein).

Fittonia albivenis (nerve plant, mosaic plant)

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Family Acanthaceae
Genus Fittonia
Species Fittonia albivenis
Also known as nerve plant or mosaic plant.
The epithet albivenis comes from the Latin words alba (meaning white) and vena (meaning blood-vessel, vein).

Flowering

Distribution

Fittonia albivenis is native to regions including Bolivia, Brazil North and Colombia, thriving naturally in these areas.

It has also been introduced to regions such as Bangladesh, El Salvador and Marianas, adapting well to diverse environments globally.

Care

Learn how to care for Fittonia albivenis when keeping it indoors.

Each topic has an in-depth guide that you may read to get more information.

Light

No light information is available for this plant species.

Watering

Water your only when the top layer of the soil feels dry. If it is still moist, no further watering is needed.

Use a well-draining pot and make sure that the roots of the plant do not stand in water for extended periods of time to avoid root rot.

Temperature

Fittonia albivenis prefers temperatures between 15°C and 24°C.

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6°C

12°C

18°C

24°C

30°C

15°C - 24°C

1°C = 33.8°F

Soil

Fittonia albivenis prefers soil with the following characteristics.

well draining

Propagation

You can propagate this plant asexually using one of these techniques.

stem cutting

Additional Info

Flowers

Under the right conditions, Fittonia albivenis is able to produce flowers.

Toxicity

Fittonia albivenis is known to be toxic to pets and/or humans. Do not ingest the plant or parts of it.

Cultivars

This plant has many cultivars. Depending on the cultivar, the color of the leaf and the color of the veins may vary between green, white, pink and red.

Drama queen

Nerve plants are known to go limp or "faint" if left without water for too long, but they are easily revived with a quick watering.

Sources

Fittonia albivenis