How to Grow and Care for Nerve Plant ( Fittonia )

Nerve plant is one of the most distinctive house-plant and a favorite of many indoor plant connoisseurs. This is a member of the Fittonia genus. The nerve plants get their name from their appearance. The tropical plant has dramatically contrasting foliage with deep green leaves are veined with pink, white or red. Nerve plant recalls the many veined nervous system. Nerve plants rarely grow more than 8 inches tall. So, learn how to grow and care neve plant.

How to Grow

Nerve plants grow well under fluorescent lighting or grow lights. Fittonia prefer temperatures range from 60° to 85°F and humidity levels of 50% or higher. Take a sharp knife then make stem cuttings at an angle. Make sure that at least two growing nodes on the bottom of the cutting are included. Bury the bottom of the cutting in a pot filled with compost mixed soil.

Rooting hormone is not usually necessary, but if your conditions are less than ideal then rooting hormone increase your chances of success. If you’ve potted up the cutting, keep the soil moist but not wet. After 2 or 3 weeks, roots will grow within two to three weeks.

Nerve Plant Care

Nerve plant is temperamental and tricky to grow as houseplant. The plant requires very high, constant humidity. Nerve plant is sensitive to strong, direct sunlight and can suffer from leaf burn. Consistency is key when it comes to watering in a nerve plant. You shouldn’t let the soil dry out or become oversaturated. A good rule of thumb is to water when the top inch of soil is dry, allowing the water to drain out. Never let your plant sit in standing water, because it can result in soggy soil and root rot.

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