Fittonia
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A garden plant of family Acanthaceae
notable for its dark green foliage; commonly called "Nerve Plant" or "Mosaic Plant".
Fittonia, a type of Acanthaceae. Currently 15 known species of Fittonia. Appear as a short plant with lush green leaves with accented veins of white to deep pink and have a short fuzz covering its stems. Small buds may appear after time where the stem splits into leaves. Flowers are small with a white to off-white color. This plant is best kept in a moist area with mild sunlight and temperatures above 55°F. Must be watered regularly. Without water for a few days, this plant is known to "faint" but is easily revived with a quick watering and resumes its healthiness. The Fittonia is known to be hard to grow so it is best bought at a nursery then cared for. The Fittonia makes a great indoor plant as well as a groundcover.
Acanthaceae
The family Acanthaceae is a taxon of dicotyledonous flowering plants containing almost 250 genera and about 2500 species....
notable for its dark green foliage; commonly called "Nerve Plant" or "Mosaic Plant".
Fittonia, a type of Acanthaceae. Currently 15 known species of Fittonia. Appear as a short plant with lush green leaves with accented veins of white to deep pink and have a short fuzz covering its stems. Small buds may appear after time where the stem splits into leaves. Flowers are small with a white to off-white color. This plant is best kept in a moist area with mild sunlight and temperatures above 55°F. Must be watered regularly. Without water for a few days, this plant is known to "faint" but is easily revived with a quick watering and resumes its healthiness. The Fittonia is known to be hard to grow so it is best bought at a nursery then cared for. The Fittonia makes a great indoor plant as well as a groundcover.
Some species
- Fittonia albivenisFittonia albivenisFittonia albivenis is a garden plant in the family Acanthaceae notable for its dark green foliage. It is commonly called Nerve Plant or Mosaic Plant.-Growth:...
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- Fittonia verschaffeltiiFittonia verschaffeltiiFittonia verschaffeltii is a species of tropical plant native to Peru. Its stem is covered in hair. The veins of the leaves are usually white, but colors vary with cultivar. It is suitable as a house plant....
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