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Mosaic Plant, Nerve Plant, Silver Net Leaf

Scientific Name: Fittonia albivenis var. argyroneura
Synonym: Fittonia argyroneura, Fittonia verschaffeltii var. argyroneura
Family: Acanthaceae

Fittonia verschaffeltii var. argyroneura in the New York Botanical Garden greenhouse

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10

Frost Tolerance: Conservatory plant, keep above 60° F (16°C)

Heat Tolerance: Can be used in a humid shady corner of the garden in summer. Beware of slugs

Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade

Origin: Peru

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm.)

Watering Needs: Abundant water in summer, less in winter. Needs a lot of humidity to thrive, dwarf cultivars are more resistant as a house plant

Propagation: tip cuttings, layer stems, division

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