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
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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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