The nerve plant, or Fittonia, is an eye-catching houseplant that is popular for use in hanging baskets, container gardens, and terrariums. Since they are native to tropical rainforests, nerve plants prefer conditions similar to the rainforest floor.
 
Care Tips
As the nerve plant originates in a tropical setting, it flourishes within a high humidity environment.
 
Misting may be required to maintain humid-like conditions.
 
Fittonia nerve plant likes well-drained moist soil, but not too wet.
 
Water moderately and let growing nerve plants dry out between waterings.
Use room temperature water on the plant to avoid shock.
 
Fittonia nerve plant tolerates bright light to shade conditions but will truly flourish with bright, indirect light. Low light exposure will cause these plants to revert to green, losing the vein’s vibrant splashes of color.
Growing nerve plants should be placed in a warm area, avoiding drafts that will shock the plant just as water that is too cold or hot. Think about rain forest conditions and treat your Fittonia nerve houseplants accordingly.
 
Feed as recommended for tropical houseplants per the instructions of your fertilizer brand.