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ornamentalFamily: AcanthaceaeGenus: FittoniaSpecies: red
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Red Flame Nerve Plant
Fittonia red
The Red Flame Nerve Plant is a compact, trailing tropical specimen valued for its intense, web-like red venation against dark foliage. It thrives in high-humidity environments, making it an excellent candidate for terrariums, bottle gardens, or well-lit bathroom settings. Its soft, velvet-textured leaves bring a lush, ornamental appeal to small indoor spaces.
The Red Flame Nerve Plant is a vibrant, low-growing tropical houseplant celebrated for its striking deep green leaves intricately veined with brilliant red. It is a perfect choice for adding dramatic color to terrariums or shaded indoor spaces.
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Plant Detail
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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 to low light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate leaves.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow only the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
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Hardiness
11-12 (Usually grown as an indoor houseplant in most regions)
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Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Consistent humidity is vital; avoid placement near heating or cooling vents as dry air will cause foliage to crisp. If the plant wilts, it will often recover quickly with immediate watering.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
May produce small, inconspicuous flower spikes on mature plants; typically grown strictly for its decorative foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light to low light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate leaves.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a diluted, balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once per month during the active growing season (spring and summer).
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Pruning
Pinch back the growing tips periodically to encourage a bushier, fuller habit and prevent legginess.
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Care notes
Consistent humidity is vital; avoid placement near heating or cooling vents as dry air will cause foliage to crisp. If the plant wilts, it will often recover quickly with immediate watering.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
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Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial
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Spacing
12 inches apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
May produce small, inconspicuous flower spikes on mature plants; typically grown strictly for its decorative foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12 (Usually grown as an indoor houseplant in most regions)
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow only the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Peat-based, well-draining indoor potting mix with high organic matter.
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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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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for small containers, bowls, and terrariums where humidity can be better controlled.
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Family
Acanthaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, ovate, velvet-textured leaves featuring vibrant, bright red, lace-like vein patterns.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must show clear, intricate, net-like red veining on a dark green to olive base; foliage texture should appear slightly fuzzy or velvety.
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Fruit Flower Look
Tiny, yellowish or white, slender flower stalks if present.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is rare in home environments and not a primary ornamental feature for starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low, creeping, or mounding profile; do not depict as an upright, stiff-stemmed shrub.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense, low-growing carpet of dark, red-veined foliage spreading horizontally.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a dense, spreading mound of foliage with heart-shaped leaves and distinct reticulated venation patterns.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage is lush and crowded near the soil line to reflect its spreading habit.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Red Flame Nerve Plant? Keep the soil evenly moist, watering when the top half-inch of soil feels slightly dry to the touch. Can I grow this plant in a terrarium? Yes, this plant thrives in the high-humidity environment of a closed or open terrarium. Why are the leaves of my Fittonia drooping? Drooping is often a sign of dry soil; water the plant thoroughly and it should perk up within a few hours.
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Root Look
Fine, white, fibrous root system filling the plug volume.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-rich potting medium, fine in texture.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact rooted plug with several pairs of deeply veined, ovate leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves are smaller but display the signature red veining early; root systems are fine and delicate.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Flame Nerve Plant. This is Red Flame Nerve Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the lush foliage of the Red Flame Nerve Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor garden you want to create. This plant is defined by its vibrant, deep green leaves that feature an intricate, net-like pattern of bright red veins that capture immediate attention. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to a final terrarium or decorative container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Fittonia Nerve Plant Red Flame Nerve Plant Houseplants Terrarium Plants Tropical Foliage Indoor Gardening Agardeni Plant Care Fittonia albivenis
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the stunning Red Flame Nerve Plant, a must-have tropical foliage variety known for its intricate red veins. Perfect for adding a splash of color to your indoor terrariums or shaded home spaces.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Vibrant Red Flame Nerve Plant | Fittonia albivenis
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