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Inspiration for future Agardeni growing environments.
Cultivar
Fittonia mini
The Pink Nerve Plant is a popular choice for terrariums and indoor gardens, prized for its delicate leaf pattern and lush growth. It thrives in humid environments with indirect light, making it a perfect accent for shaded areas of your home or office. With regular care, it maintains a dense, creeping habit that adds a touch of color to any indoor collection.
The Pink Nerve Plant is a charming, low-growing tropical foliage plant known for its striking, deep-green leaves intricately veined with vibrant pink.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy; high humidity is essential.
Mature size
Up to 6 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
Hardiness
11-12 (typically grown as a houseplant)
Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial.
Plant type
tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Keep humidity high to prevent leaf edges from curling or drying out; a terrarium is an ideal environment for this species.
Prefers warm temperatures between 65ยฐF and 80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts.
Small, inconspicuous flower spikes may appear on mature plants, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.
Growth rate
Moderate.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season.
Pruning
Pinch back tips of stems to encourage bushier, more compact growth.
Care notes
Keep humidity high to prevent leaf edges from curling or drying out; a terrarium is an ideal environment for this species.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
Up to 6 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial.
Spacing
10-12 inches apart for groundcover or groupings.
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Small, inconspicuous flower spikes may appear on mature plants, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
11-12 (typically grown as a houseplant)
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65ยฐF and 80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy; high humidity is essential.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to escape.
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Excellent in shallow containers or terrariums due to its shallow root system and compact growth.
Family
Acanthaceae
Foliage Look
Lush, dark green oval leaves with bright pink veins, soft texture.
Foliage Rules
Leaves must show prominent, vibrant pink veins against a darker green backdrop; leaves are ovate and slightly textured.
Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable/ornamental foliage focus.
Fruit Flower Rules
Avoid showing flowers on juvenile starter plants as they are rarely present at this stage.
Growth Habit Rules
Do not depict as an upright shrub; it is a creeping, ground-hugging plant.
Mature Plant Look
Dense, spreading carpet of vibrant green and pink-veined foliage.
Mature Stage Morphology
Spreading stems with oval, veined leaves that create a dense carpet of foliage.
Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage is the dominant feature; leaves should appear soft, not woody.
Plant Faqs
How much light does a Pink Nerve Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light to keep its colors vibrant. Is the Pink Nerve Plant safe for pets? It is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Why are the leaves of my Fittonia wilting? Wilting usually indicates the plant needs more water or is experiencing low humidity.
Root Look
Fine, white, healthy fibrous root system within a plug.
Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-rich potting soil.
Starter Stage
Small, young plant with several leaves showing the characteristic veining patterns.
Starter Stage Morphology
Compact rosette of leaves with emerging stems and fine root system.
Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Pink Nerve Plant. This is Pink Nerve Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future lush indoor growing space you want to create. Its foliage is the defining feature, displaying intricate, bright pink veins that pop against deep green, oval-shaped leaves. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to your final container or terrarium when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant Pink Nerve Plant, a stunning tropical foliage choice perfect for terrariums and indoor settings. Learn how to grow this beautiful, creeping plant in your own home.
Youtube Video Title
Pink Nerve Plant | Care and Growing Tips
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