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Fittonia albivenis

Names

Common Names
Nerve Plant, Jewel Plant, Mosaic Plant, Silver Nerve, Silver Nerve Plant, Silver Threads

Growth

Height
6-12 inches
Spread
15 inches
Growth Rate
Slow

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Green with variegated veins of white to pink
Fall Foliage Color
No fall foliage color; plant is evergreen and does not have a seasonal foliage display.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 10-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirement: Partial Sun (3–6 hours of indirect, filtered light daily) Tolerant: Full Shade (slower growth) Avoid: Full Sun or direct sunlight (causes leaf burn)
Soil Type
Moist, well-draining soil with organic matter; recommended mix: two parts peat moss or coco coir, one part perlite, one part compost or worm castings
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
6.0-7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Stem cuttings (in water or soil), division, and heel cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024