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ornamentalFamily: AcanthaceaeGenus: Fittonia
Cultivar
Ruby Lime Nerve Plant
Fittonia
This colorful variety of Nerve Plant features deep green leaves intricately patterned with bright, ruby-red to lime-colored veins. It maintains a compact, spreading growth habit, ideal for adding contrast to tabletop arrangements or dish gardens. As a moisture-loving tropical, it performs best in consistent, high-humidity environments out of direct sun.
Ruby Lime Nerve Plant is a vibrant, low-growing tropical foliage plant known for its striking, brightly veined leaves. It thrives in humid, shaded indoor environments, making it a perfect choice for terrariums or decorative containers.
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Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; the plant will wilt noticeably when dry but recovers quickly with watering.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall and 10-14 inches wide.
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Hardiness
11-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Sensitive to dry air and fluctuations in moisture; consider placing in a terrarium or near a humidifier to maintain foliage health. Avoid cold drafts.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Occasionally produces small, inconspicuous, spike-like flowers, but it is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Feed lightly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Pinch back the growing tips regularly to encourage a bushier, more compact growth habit and prevent legginess.
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Care notes
Sensitive to dry air and fluctuations in moisture; consider placing in a terrarium or near a humidifier to maintain foliage health. Avoid cold drafts.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall and 10-14 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading, creeping perennial.
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Spacing
12 inches apart for mass plantings or individual pots.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Occasionally produces small, inconspicuous, spike-like flowers, but it is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; the plant will wilt noticeably when dry but recovers quickly with watering.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, peaty potting mix that holds moisture while allowing excess water to drain freely.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for small containers, bowls, and terrariums due to its shallow root system and slow, compact growth.
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Family
Acanthaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, oval-shaped leaves with distinct, bright ruby-red and lime-colored vein patterns.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must show clear, bright veining contrast against the leaf blade; avoid solid or unpatterned leaves.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, nondescript, spike-like structures rarely seen in cultivation.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rare and inconspicuous; do not emphasize blooming in visual assets.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low-to-the-ground, spreading structure; do not depict as an upright or tall plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, low-profile mat of colorfully patterned foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mat-forming habit with dense, oval-shaped leaves showcasing intense, network-like vein patterns.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the intricate vein network of the foliage and the overall compact, spreading mat habit.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Ruby Lime Nerve Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light and should be shielded from direct sun. Why are the leaves wilting? It is very sensitive to water and will droop when dry; ensure consistent soil moisture. Can this plant live in a terrarium? Yes, it thrives in the high humidity found in terrariums and glass containers. How do I keep it bushy? Pinch back the stems regularly to encourage lateral branching.
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Root Look
Healthy, fibrous root system filling the plug cell.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, peat-based potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, rooted plug with a few sets of vibrant, deeply veined leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Tiny, multi-stemmed plant with delicate, shallow roots and tender, colorful foliage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Ruby Lime Nerve Plant. This is Ruby Lime Nerve Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Ruby Lime Nerve Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its intense, network-like vein patterns in vivid shades of ruby and lime across every leaf. Establish your starter by moving the plug into a 4 inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then later move to an appropriate final container or growing location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Fittonia Nerve Plant Ruby Lime Nerve Plant Tropical Houseplant Foliage Plant Terrarium Plants Indoor Gardening Agardeni Plant Care
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant Ruby Lime Nerve Plant, a must-have tropical for indoor gardeners. This colorful, low-growing foliage plant adds striking contrast to terrariums and small containers.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Ruby Lime Nerve Plant - Vibrant Tropical Foliage
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