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*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
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". 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 3" potted pink fittonia plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
