How to tend a Fittonia verschaffeltii

Also known as: Adelaster albivenis Lindl. ex Veitch, Eranthemum rubrovenium J.J.Veitch, Eranthemum verschaffeltii (Lem.) Voss, Fittonia argyroneura Coem., Fittonia pearcei (H.J.Veitch) Verschaff., Fittonia verschaffeltii (Lem.) Van Houtte, Gymnostachyum argyroneurum (Coem.) J.Verschaff., Gymnostachyum pearcei H.J.Veitch, Gymnostachyum verschaffeltii Lem., Fittonia verschaffeltii var. argyroneura (Coem.) Regel, Fittonia verschaffeltii f. argyroneura (Coem.) Voss, Eranthemum rubronervium J.J.Veitch, Adelaster albovenosus Jacob-Makoy, Fittonia metallica Jacob-Makoy

Watering

Need a lot of water, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like shade environments, in winter may take 2-3h sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Acanthaceae, Fittonia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 5 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in September-November, yellow flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green, red, pink
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