ornamentalFamily: AcanthaceaeGenus: FittoniaSpecies: white

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White Tiger Nerve Plant

Fittonia white

Fittonia albivenis 'White Tiger' features deep green, ovate leaves deeply contrasted by a delicate network of bright white veins. This compact, creeping plant thrives in high-humidity environments, making it a staple for terrariums, bottle gardens, and shaded tabletops. Its striking foliage pattern provides significant visual interest in small-scale indoor tropical displays.

The White Tiger Nerve Plant is a charming, low-growing tropical foliage plant prized for its intricate, stark white leaf veins. It is an excellent choice for adding texture to terrariums or humid indoor spaces.

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Plant Profile

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Sun

Bright, indirect light or filtered shade.

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Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil begins to feel dry to the touch.

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Mature size

6-10 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide.

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Hardiness

11-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)

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Growth habit

Low-growing, spreading, creeping mat.

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Plant type

tropical foliage plant

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Growing note

Requires high humidity to thrive; consider a terrarium or regular misting. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate leaves.

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Climate note

Prefers consistent temperatures between 65ยฐF and 80ยฐF. Protect from drafts and cold air.

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Flower / fruit

Occasionally produces insignificant, spike-like flowers; primarily grown for its foliage.

Growing & Care

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light or filtered shade.

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Growth rate

Moderate.

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Fertilizer

Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the growing season.

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Pruning

Pinch back stems regularly to encourage a fuller, bushier habit and prevent legginess.

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Care notes

Requires high humidity to thrive; consider a terrarium or regular misting. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate leaves.

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 mat.

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Spacing

8-12 inches apart for ground cover or mass planting.

Flower / Fruit

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Flowering / fruiting

Occasionally produces insignificant, spike-like flowers; primarily grown for its foliage.

Climate & Hardiness

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Hardiness zones

11-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)

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Temperature

Prefers consistent temperatures between 65ยฐF and 80ยฐF. Protect from drafts and cold air.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil begins to feel dry to the touch.

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Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing airflow.

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Soil pH

6.0-7.0

More Plant Data

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Container Growing

Perfect for containers, small pots, and closed terrariums. Ensure containers have drainage holes.

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Family

Acanthaceae

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Foliage Look

Deep, matte green ovate leaves with prominent, stark white vein network.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves are ovate and evergreen. Veins should appear stark white and intricate against green leaf tissue.

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Fruit Flower Look

Small, inconspicuous greenish or white flower spikes on slender stalks.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are rare and generally not a feature for this plant; do not focus on them in imagery.

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Growth Habit Rules

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

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Mature Plant Look

A lush, low, spreading mound of richly patterned dark green and white foliage.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Low, spreading habit with elliptical, deep green leaves densely covered in white veins.

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Morphology Rules

Focus on the foliage density and the contrast of the vein pattern; keep the overall plant low and mounded.

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Plant Faqs

Why are the leaves on my White Tiger Nerve Plant drooping? It usually needs a thorough watering or higher humidity. Can I grow this plant in a terrarium? Yes, it thrives in the high-humidity environment of a closed or open terrarium. How large does it grow? It stays compact, typically reaching 6 to 10 inches in height. What is the best light for Fittonia? It prefers bright, indirect light; keep it out of harsh, direct sun.

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Root Look

Fine, white, fibrous roots within a firm, moist growing plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, rich, consistently damp organic potting substrate.

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Starter Stage

Small, compact rooted plug with 2-4 pairs of developing leaves.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Soft, fleshy stems with small, rounded leaves showing early vein pattern.

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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow White Tiger Nerve Plant. This is White Tiger Nerve Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let White Tiger Nerve Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. Focus on the intricate, stark white veins that create a stunning contrast against the deep green, ovate foliage. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a 4 inch pot with well-draining soil, then move it later to an appropriate final terrarium or decorative container. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Fittonia White Tiger Nerve Plant Houseplant Tropical Foliage Terrarium Plants Agardeni Indoor Garden Fittonia albivenis

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Youtube Video Summary

Explore the vibrant foliage of the White Tiger Nerve Plant. This compact tropical is ideal for terrariums and humid indoor environments.

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Growing the White Tiger Nerve Plant Fittonia albivenis

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