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ornamentalFamily: AcanthaceaeGenus: FittoniaSpecies: skeleton
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Skeleton Nerve Plant
Fittonia skeleton
Fittonia skeleton features low-growing, spreading stems adorned with oval leaves that display a remarkable, web-like vein pattern. This tropical ornamental thrives in high-humidity settings, making it a perfect candidate for terrariums or shaded bathroom locations. With its compact habit and striking foliage color, it provides a lush, botanical texture to any interior space.
The Skeleton Nerve Plant is a captivating tropical favorite prized for its deep green foliage contrasted by an intricate, bright network of veins. It is an ideal choice for humid indoor environments, terrariums, or decorative tabletop displays.
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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 to partial shade; avoid direct afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the surface to just begin to dry before watering again.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall by 12-18 inches wide.
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Hardiness
11-12; primarily grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions.
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Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading groundcover or trailing habit.
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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
Requires consistent humidity to prevent leaf tips from drying; excellent for environments with consistent moisture.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
May produce small, nondescript flower spikes in ideal conditions, though it is primarily grown for its 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 to partial shade; avoid direct afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Pinch back the stems regularly to encourage a bushier, more compact growth habit and prevent legginess.
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Care notes
Requires consistent humidity to prevent leaf tips from drying; excellent for environments with consistent moisture.
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 by 12-18 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Low-growing, spreading groundcover or trailing habit.
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Spacing
12-15 inches apart.
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
May produce small, nondescript flower spikes in ideal conditions, though it is primarily grown for its 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 an indoor houseplant in cooler regions.
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Temperature
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and 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 never waterlogged; allow the surface to just begin to dry before watering again.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to escape.
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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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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Perfect for small containers, decorative pots, and miniature indoor landscapes; ensure the container has drainage holes.
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Family
Acanthaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, oval-shaped leaves with high-contrast, intricate skeletal vein patterns.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be ovate with sharp, bright, contrasting vein patterns that cover the majority of the leaf surface.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, upright, greenish-white flower spikes; visually secondary to foliage.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rare and inconspicuous; emphasize the foliage above all other characteristics.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear as a low, spreading plant; avoid vertical climbing representations.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, spreading patch of foliage with vibrant vein patterning.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Spreading mat of foliage; leaves are ovate with a distinct, dense, skeletal vein network contrasting against a dark leaf base.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain a low-to-the-ground appearance with lush, overlapping leaves; emphasize pattern density over leaf size.
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Plant Faqs
Does the Skeleton Nerve Plant require high humidity? Yes, it thrives in humid environments like bathrooms or terrariums. How big does this plant get? It typically stays compact, reaching about 6 to 10 inches in height. Does it need direct sunlight? No, it prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept away from harsh, direct sun. Is it suitable for a terrarium? Yes, its preference for humidity and small growth habit make it a perfect terrarium plant.
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Root Look
Healthy white roots visible in a standard starter plug matrix.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, rich potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plug with several healthy, vibrant leaves showing the characteristic veining pattern.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Compact rosettes with thin stems; soft, ovate leaves clearly displaying the early development of veined variegation.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Skeleton Nerve Plant. This is Skeleton 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 lush indoor growing space you want to create. Focus on the intricate skeletal vein pattern that makes every leaf a standout feature of this low-growing tropical plant. Establish your starter by moving it into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then move it to a final container 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 intricate beauty of the Skeleton Nerve Plant, a compact tropical foliage choice for indoor spaces. Learn how its striking vein patterns and low-growing habit make it a perfect addition to your home garden.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Skeleton Nerve Plant (Fittonia skeleton)
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