Fittonia albivenis Verschaffeltii Group
mosaic plant
Are evergreen perennials forming a mat of rooting stems to 15cm tall, bearing broadly elliptic leaves to 10cm long, deep olive-green with pink veins. Flowers white, insignificant, but rarely produced
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Pink | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Pink | |||
Autumn | Green Pink | |||
Winter | Green Pink |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Fittonia are evergreen perennials with rooting stems forming mats of opposite, attractively coloured or veined leaves, and insignificant white flowers seldom seen in cultivation
- Name status
Accepted
- Plant range
- Peru
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow indoors in loam-based potting compost in indirect light and high humidity. When in growth water moderately, keeping just moist and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep barely moist in winter
Propagation
Propagate by tip cuttings with 3 or 4 pairs of leaves in spring or by layering in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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