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ornamentalFamily: AcanthaceaeGenus: FittoniaSpecies: tiger
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Tiger Nerve Plant
Fittonia tiger
The Tiger Nerve Plant features striking, intricate leaf patterns that create a vibrant visual impact for any indoor space. Its small, spreading growth habit makes it an ideal choice for terrariums, bottle gardens, or as a lush accent in a well-lit humid room. With consistent moisture and protection from harsh direct light, this plant maintains its compact form and brilliant foliage year-round.
Tiger Nerve Plant is a compact, eye-catching tropical foliage plant known for its deeply veined, high-contrast leaves. It thrives in humid, low-light indoor environments, making it a perfect addition to terrariums or shaded desktop displays.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
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 low light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the foliage.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow only the very surface of the soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall, 10-12 inches wide
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Hardiness
11-12
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Growth habit
low-growing, spreading groundcover
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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
Maintain high humidity by grouping with other plants or using a pebble tray. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Occasionally produces insignificant, spike-like flowers; primary interest is 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 to low light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the foliage.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season; withhold fertilizer in winter.
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Pruning
Pinch back stems regularly to encourage a bushier, denser growth habit.
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Care notes
Maintain high humidity by grouping with other plants or using a pebble tray. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
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, 10-12 inches wide
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Growth habit
low-growing, spreading groundcover
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Spacing
8-12 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
Occasionally produces insignificant, spike-like flowers; primary interest is 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
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to 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. Allow only the very surface of the soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Peat-based, well-draining potting mix with high organic matter content.
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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
Highly suitable for pots, bowls, and terrariums due to its small, creeping habit.
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Family
Acanthaceae
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Foliage Look
Deep green leaves with vivid, sharply contrasting, intricate veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are oval, opposite, and distinctly veined with a contrasting color; texture is thin and soft.
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Fruit Flower Look
Insignificant, thin, upright floral spikes.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is rare in indoor settings and is not a primary visual feature; skip flowering in juvenile depictions.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low, mounding, or trailing appearance; avoid upright or tree-like depictions.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, lush carpet of vibrantly veined, colorful leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Low, spreading habit with dense, oval-shaped leaves showcasing intense, vein-heavy patterning.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the intricate veining pattern that defines the 'Tiger' variety; keep the overall habit compact and ground-hugging.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Tiger Nerve Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Why are the leaves of my Fittonia wilting? Wilting usually indicates the soil has become too dry; maintain consistent moisture. Can this plant grow in a terrarium? Yes, its preference for high humidity makes it an excellent choice for closed terrariums. How do I make my Fittonia look bushier? Regularly pinch back the stems to encourage side branching and denser growth.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous root system filling the nursery plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, slightly damp potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small, rooted plug with a few sets of characteristic veined leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are small and delicate; root system is compact and plug-shaped.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Tiger Nerve Plant. This is Tiger Nerve Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Tiger Nerve Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. Its most defining characteristic is the intricate, high-contrast veining that runs across every leaf, creating a vibrant pattern that brightens any shaded desktop or terrarium display. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to its final container when it is well-established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Fittonia Tiger Nerve Plant Indoor Plants Tropical Foliage Terrarium Plants Houseplants Agardeni Plant Care Small Plants
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the Tiger Nerve Plant, a beautifully patterned tropical favorite perfect for indoor decor and terrariums. Learn how this compact foliage plant brings color and texture to your favorite growing spaces.
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Youtube Video Title
Tiger Nerve Plant: Vibrant Tropical Foliage for Indoor Spaces
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