ornamentalFamily: AcanthaceaeGenus: FittoniaSpecies: mini

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Pink Nerve Plant

Fittonia mini

The Pink Nerve Plant is a popular choice for terrariums and indoor gardens, prized for its delicate leaf pattern and lush growth. It thrives in humid environments with indirect light, making it a perfect accent for shaded areas of your home or office. With regular care, it maintains a dense, creeping habit that adds a touch of color to any indoor collection.

The Pink Nerve Plant is a charming, low-growing tropical foliage plant known for its striking, deep-green leaves intricately veined with vibrant pink.

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Repotting / Start Growing

Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.

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Plant Profile

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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.

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Sun

Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.

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Water

Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy; high humidity is essential.

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Mature size

Up to 6 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.

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Hardiness

11-12 (typically grown as a houseplant)

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Growth habit

Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial.

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Plant type

tropical foliage plant

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Growing note

Keep humidity high to prevent leaf edges from curling or drying out; a terrarium is an ideal environment for this species.

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Climate note

Prefers warm temperatures between 65ยฐF and 80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts.

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Flower / fruit

Small, inconspicuous flower spikes may appear on mature plants, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.

Growing & Care

Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.

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Growth rate

Moderate.

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Fertilizer

Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season.

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Pruning

Pinch back tips of stems to encourage bushier, more compact growth.

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Care notes

Keep humidity high to prevent leaf edges from curling or drying out; a terrarium is an ideal environment for this species.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

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Mature size

Up to 6 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.

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Growth habit

Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial.

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Spacing

10-12 inches apart for groundcover or groupings.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Small, inconspicuous flower spikes may appear on mature plants, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

11-12 (typically grown as a houseplant)

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Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures between 65ยฐF and 80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy; high humidity is essential.

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Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to escape.

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Soil pH

6.0-7.0

More Plant Data

19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.

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Container Growing

Excellent in shallow containers or terrariums due to its shallow root system and compact growth.

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Family

Acanthaceae

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Foliage Look

Lush, dark green oval leaves with bright pink veins, soft texture.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves must show prominent, vibrant pink veins against a darker green backdrop; leaves are ovate and slightly textured.

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Fruit Flower Look

Not applicable/ornamental foliage focus.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Avoid showing flowers on juvenile starter plants as they are rarely present at this stage.

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Growth Habit Rules

Do not depict as an upright shrub; it is a creeping, ground-hugging plant.

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Mature Plant Look

Dense, spreading carpet of vibrant green and pink-veined foliage.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Spreading stems with oval, veined leaves that create a dense carpet of foliage.

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Morphology Rules

Ensure foliage is the dominant feature; leaves should appear soft, not woody.

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Plant Faqs

How much light does a Pink Nerve Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light to keep its colors vibrant. Is the Pink Nerve Plant safe for pets? It is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Why are the leaves of my Fittonia wilting? Wilting usually indicates the plant needs more water or is experiencing low humidity.

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Root Look

Fine, white, healthy fibrous root system within a plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, moist, peat-rich potting soil.

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Starter Stage

Small, young plant with several leaves showing the characteristic veining patterns.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Compact rosette of leaves with emerging stems and fine root system.

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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Pink Nerve Plant. This is Pink Nerve Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future lush indoor growing space you want to create. Its foliage is the defining feature, displaying intricate, bright pink veins that pop against deep green, oval-shaped leaves. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to your final container or terrarium when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Tags

Pink Nerve Plant Fittonia albivenis Fittonia Houseplant Tropical Plants Terrarium Indoor Garden Starter Plants Agardeni

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the vibrant Pink Nerve Plant, a stunning tropical foliage choice perfect for terrariums and indoor settings. Learn how to grow this beautiful, creeping plant in your own home.

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Youtube Video Title

Pink Nerve Plant | Care and Growing Tips

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