Botanical Name: Common Names:
Fittonia verschaffeltii Flame Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Dense, Rounded
Description:
Small indoor plant with round green foliage and bright pinkish-red veins. Attractive plant that is known for purifying the air. Great for terrariums or having in the office and around the home. Grows approx 15cm tall x 25cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Acanthaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Pink, Red
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low