Nerve plant (Pink Angel)

Nerve plant (Pink Angel) Care

Fittonia albivenis

What is the plant

Nerve plant (Pink Angel) is a pretty little trailing houseplant. You can identify this greenie by its pink veins covering deep green leaves. Nerve plants can be a bit tricky to maintain because of humidity requirements. On the other hand, they are not fussy about light and can thrive in dappled and indirect sunlight. The Pink Angel can become a bright gem in your plant collection if you give it the attention it deserves.

Fittonia albivenis is a tropical spreading evergreen perennial. It has deeply veined leaves with trailing habit that spill over the edges of your pot or hanging basket. It can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) high and trail 18 inches (45 cm) wide.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water regularly, keeping your Fittonia evenly moist but not soggy. The top layer of the can get dry, but the soil should never dry out completely.
Pruning
You can pinch off the tips to maintain the plant's decorative appearance. Other than that, pruning is not necessary.
Fertilizer
Feed with diluted liquid fertilizer for tropical plants once a week during the growing season. Do not fertilize your green pet in winter.

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Sunlight
Bright but indirect sunlight is ideal. If you have a north-facing window, place the plant nearby. Direct sunlight can quickly damage the foliage.
Soil
Standard soil with a peat moss base should work well. The potting mix should retain moisture but also be well-draining.
Propagation
You can easily propagate the Nerve Plant from stem-tip cuttings in spring or summer. Take garden shears and make stem-tip cuttings. Make sure to leave at least two leaf nodes at the bottom of the cuttings to increase the chances of rooting. Apply the rooting hormone to the bottom of the tip, and plant it in a pot with a peat-based soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly, and they will root in 2-3 weeks.

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Temperature
This is a tropical plant that loves warm temperatures. Keep the temperature around 70°F (21˚C), and avoid cold drafts. Temperatures below 60°F (15˚C) and above 80°F (27˚C) will damage the plant. You need to keep your plant in humid conditions that resemble a rainforest. Mist your Pink Angel regularly or use an air humidifier. The plant grows very well in terrariums, bottle gardens, and covered gardens.
Container
Any pot will work, provided that it has good drainage. The trailing branches of the Nerve plant will look beautiful in a hanging basket.
Fun fact
This plant is often called Mosaic Plant and Painted Net Leaf.