How to Care for Fittonia albivenis

Korean name: 피토니아

This small plant features striking white or pink veins that intertwine like a net. It is particularly well-suited for terrariums and enjoys humid environments.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Tropical South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: veined, terrarium, small, net pattern

Care Guide

• Light: Low to medium indirect light
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist. Avoid drying out.
• Soil: Moisture-retentive soil
• Humidity: 60~80%
• Temperature: 18~26°C
• Fertilizer: Diluted liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Fittonia albivenis?

Keep the soil consistently moist. Avoid drying out. Roughly every 4 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Fittonia albivenis?

It likes Low to medium indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Moisture-retentive soil.

Is Fittonia albivenis safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Fittonia albivenis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~26°C. Humidity: 60~80%. Fertilise Diluted liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to summer.