Growing guide · Houseplant

Fittonia albivenis

How to grow Nerve Plant 'Primetime'.

Lime and coral. Bold choice.

Light
Medium
Water
High
Zones
Indoors, any
Size
3–6 in. tall, spreading to 12 in.
Pot
3.5 in. ceramic pot; shallow roots, so it rarely needs a bigger one.
Pets
Pet-safe · ASPCA
See sizes · from $15
Nerve plant with lime green leaves veined coral pink in a grey ceramic pot

Light

Medium, indirect light. Direct sun crisps the leaves and fades the coral.

Water

Keep the soil evenly moist. A dramatic wilt means it's thirsty; water and it recovers within hours.

Pot and soil

A moisture-holding mix with peat or coir and perlite. Terrariums suit it well.

Pot it inRosy Houseplant Soil · 4 qtThe everyday peat-free mix. 4 qt repots 2–3 plants. Peat-free, by Rosy Soil

Feeding

Half-strength liquid fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.

Grooming

Pinch the tips to keep it bushy. Pinch off flower spikes.

Through the year

Spring and summer: feed lightly and keep the soil evenly moist. Fall and winter: heated air is the enemy, so add humidity, stop feeding and keep it away from vents.

If something's off

Crispy leaves mean dry air; yellow, mushy stems mean soggy soil. Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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