Fittonia albivenis "Nerve Plant" White 12cm

Fittonia albivenis

Botanical Name

Fittonia albivenis

Common Names

• Nerve Plant
• Mosaic Plant
• Painted Net Leaf

Product Description

Fittonia albivenis is a low-growing, tropical perennial admired for its striking foliage featuring dark green leaves with contrasting white, pink, or red veins, giving a “painted” appearance. This compact, creeping plant is perfect for terrariums, indoor pots, shaded garden beds, and hanging baskets. Thriving in South African indoor and semi-shaded conditions, Fittonia brings lush, colourful foliage year-round with minimal flowering.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 10–15 cm
• Spread: ± 15–25 cm
• Growth habit: Low-growing, creeping, mat-forming

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Indirect bright light to partial shade
  • Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil
  • Use a peat-based or general indoor potting mix
• Watering: Moderate to high
  • Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting it dry out completely
• Climate:
  • Thrives in warm, humid conditions
  • Frost-sensitive; best grown indoors or in frost-free, shaded areas
• Maintenance: Low
  • Pinch back stems to encourage bushy growth
  • Remove yellowing leaves to maintain appearance

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer (for outdoor shaded areas)
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Flowering Season: Rarely flowers; primarily grown for foliage
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs best in humid, well-lit indoor conditions or shaded patios
  • Ideal for terrariums, low-maintenance indoor greenery, and understorey garden planting