pot plant with red leaves 4" Pot Fittonia Red – The Bio Dude

pot plant with red leaves 4" Pot Fittonia Red – The Bio DudeCommon Name: Nerve Plant Scientific Name: Fittonia albivenis Care Recommendations By The Dude Best for These Animals: Small to moderate sized reptiles and amphibians, generally tropical. Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage. Lighting: Low to medium. Humidity & Misting: 40% 100% suggested. Mature Plant Size & Root System: These fun plants will max out at about 6" tall and will get bushier with

Common Name: Nerve Plant

Scientific Name: Fittonia albivenis

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small to moderate sized reptiles and amphibians, generally tropical.

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna

Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage.

Lighting: Low to medium.

Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% suggested.

Mature Plant Size & Root System: These fun plants will max out at about 6" tall and will get bushier with age, if height becomes an issue you may prune down in size-- it is recommended to remove flower spikes when they form or plants tend to get "leggy". Shallow fibrous root system.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best if used as a front (low) groundcover or underplanting.  

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted fittonia plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.