Red Fittonia

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Red Fittonia ( Fittonia albivenis | Indoor Foliage Plant )

Description

The Red Fittonia (Fittonia albivenis) is a truly ground cover houseplant which features some of the most decorative leaves in the houseplant jungle. These bright green leaves are adorned with a crazy network of really bright red veins. They will look great on your windowsill, in your office, or any other space you may have. Often also referred to as the nerve plant or mosaic plant, the Red Fittonia is in the family of Acanthaceae and comes from the tropical rainforests of Peru in South America.

The leaves of this plant are loved more than the flowers of the plant. Deep dark leaves with strong red veining provide the much needed pop of colour. Keep this plant on your study table, wash basin, kitchen counter, in a tiny pot and it is bound to be the centre of attraction. Red Fittonia, as it grows quite close to the ground and remains petite, makes a perfect choice for terrariums, dish gardens and small planters.

A low maintenance plant for newbie plant parents, the Red Fittonia really is a plant that won’t require much attention from you. It requires moderate low to medium indirect light, which means this pretty plant is the best addition for most Indian houses and apartments who may find difficulty getting the plants any sort of direct sunlight. Just ensure it needs some consistent watering, humidity via daily misting or by keeping a water filled pebble dish under the pot.

Key Features

• Intense red venation contrasts strongly against the deep green leaves that give a mottled/mosaic look. 
• Thrives well in low-to-medium indirect light that many areas around the house offer. 
• The plant stays petite and petite as well, stays really small and works perfectly well in an upcycled tin or in a terrarium/ bottle garden. 
• Loves humidity and as such, fits perfectly into any bathroom and kitchen. 
• Safe for human beings and can be kept around pets, though if you have any concerns about plant-toxicity and pets, you should check with your veterinarian. 
• Excellent choice as an indoor present, for that someone who either loves decorating the indoors with plants or knows how to make their interiors more of an ‘experience’! 
• Adaptable in Indian Indian interiors if away from harsh sun that hits during afternoons.

Care at a Glance

Product Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 x Live healthy Red Fittonia plant
• 1 × Pot (Bare-rooted / Pot: Optional, as chosen at purchase)
• Basic care guide
  
  

Important Notes

• Your plant will have slight variations in leaf colour, size, and shape. That's just part of what makes each Red Fittonia plant special!
• The plant can experience some leaf drop or wilting due to transport, just place it in a bright and humid area and water lightly when it arrives it should recover within a few days.
• It does not tolerate strong direct sun and you’ll very easily burn and kill it if you place it in full sun during the hottest hours of the afternoon.
• Your Red Fittonia will fold right over when thirsty - perfectly normal and your plant will pick back up right after watering! Do not panic.
• When a room is air conditioned and during dry spells, add misting to maintain humidity.
• When a room is air conditioned, and the air is dry you’ll want to add mist to help maintain humidity levels.
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My Red Fittonia leaves have turned yellow. What is wrong? 

A: Most often this will indicate you're watering your Fittonia too much. Allow the top of the soil surface to dry before watering again and also that your pot includes a couple of drainage holes so that any type of excess water can seep away from your Fittonia roots. Some more potential reasons consist of a bad quantity of light.

Q: How much should I water Fittonia Red?

A: This does not depend on any fixed date and time- This should be dependent on the surroundings in your home. Water when the top 1cm soil surface has dried up completely to touch. Water daily or every 2 to 3 days during hot and dry weather. And when days are cool, once or twice a day will work. Drooping slightly means Fittonia needs some water.

Q: Will a red Fittonia thrive in a windowless room?

A: Red Fittonia plants aren’t very light-hungry but will require sufficient ambient light or a light source to remain healthy. A room that receives an amount of natural light will suffice, as will a room that utilizes the right indirect lighting. Ensure your room doesn’t deprive plants of natural light. A few hours of grow lamps on a daily basis is enough food to fill your little friends.

Q: How do I raise the humidity around my Red Fittonia? 

A: I think that misting leaves daily or every other day is one of the easier solutions. Other options are to set the pot on a shallow tray of pebbles and water – as the water evaporates, this can help build a microclimate with adequate humidity. Other methods include clustering it near other houseplants. It should not be placed near a fan or air conditioner.

Q: How to grow a Red Fittonia plant? 

A: Red Fittonia plants are an ideal choice for almost all closed, and open terrarium environments. The small plant fits perfectly with others and enjoys humidity with plenty of indirect light. A closed terrarium offers a perfectly balanced and self-adjusting amount of moisture and moisture for it.

Q: When should I repot my Fittonia?

 A: You should repot Fittonias if the roots are growing out of the drainage holes, if they stop growing well, and when they haven’t been repotted in over two years. You can pick out a pot one size larger and a new, well-draining pot mix. Spring and early summer are ideal times to repot Fittonias so they can adjust to their new pot quickly.