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Fittonia - Choose one from our selection 8.5cm H10cm

Fittonia - Choose one from our selection 8.5cm H10cm

£6.00 GBP
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Meet the Fittonia—the dramatic diva. With her intricate network of veins in electric pink, white, and red, she looks like a neon circuit board from the jungle floor. Colorful, expressive, and undeniably charming, she’s the ultimate "communicator" who will literally faint when she’s thirsty.

  • Peperomia ‘Monet’
  • The Formal Name: Fittonia albivenis
  • The Nickname: Nerve Plant / Mosaic Plant
  • Roots: Tropical creeping plants native to the humid rainforest floors of South America, primarily Peru.
  • Natural Vibe: Hugging the humid forest ground where she spreads out beneath dense canopy shade.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun will bleach her neon veins instantly!
  • Best Room: A bright bathroom or a humidity-controlled terrarium cabinet.
  • Snacks: A weak liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during the growing season.
  • Tropical Feels: She is a humidity purist (60–80% is the goal). She thrives in a "steamy" environment.
  • Cosy Factor: Happy in standard room temps (18–24°C). She hates a cold draft.
  • Thirst: Keep her soil consistently moist. If she wilts (the "faint"), give her a drink and she’ll perk up in hours.
  • Safety First: Pet-Friendly! Completely non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
  • The Bedding: A peat-based potting mix that retains moisture without being soggy.
  • Family Tree: Easily propagated by stem cuttings in water or damp soil.
  • Peperomia tetraphylla 'Hope'
  • Space Needs: A low-growing creeper, usually staying under 15 cm tall.
  • Speed: A fast grower that quickly fills out its pot into a lush, colorful carpet.
  • Uninvited Guests: Fungus gnats love her damp soil—keep things breezy to prevent them.
  • Moving Day: Repot every year to give her fresh soil; her roots are shallow and like to expand horizontally.
  • Haircut: Pinch back the growing tips to encourage her to stay bushy and compact.
  • Fresh Air: A hard-working air purifier that adds a huge splash of color to small spaces.
  • Plant Lore: Her name "Nerve Plant" comes from the intricate, vein-like patterns that look like a nervous system.
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