The color combinations are endless! ‘Superba’ has crisp white veins and large, more upright leaves.
Taller and more upright than other varieties. ‘Superba’ – large leaves with creamy white veins.‘Daisy’ – larger, rounder, gray-green leaves edged and veined in white.‘Black Star’ – leaves are slender and striped in purple-red.‘Fortissimo’ boasts broader leaves and light pink veins. ‘Fortissimo’ – a larger plant size and has bright green leaves with soft pink veins.‘Ruby Red’ – green leaves with crimson striping and a green edge.As the leaf matures, the space between the leaves becomes a deep green.
‘Pink Star’ – has small, wavy-edged leaves that are pink with a green edge when young.‘Frankie’ – boasts bubblegum pink leaf blades and veins with green edges and a sprinkling of green throughout.įittonia ‘Frankie’ is a personal favorite, with pink leaves that have a striking green edge.There are so many gorgeous varieties of fittonia to try! Favorite fittonia varietiesĪ few favorite nerve plant varieties (many are available from Costa Farms): The primary species is Fittonia albivenis (the Argyroneura Group is silver/white veined and the Verschaffeltii Group is red veined) but there are dozens of different cultivars and hybrids. The diversity of nerve plant colorations available is pretty stunning.Īll that diversity is because there are many cultivars and hybrids of fittonia that are grown as houseplants. There are selections with pink leaves and green veins, and those with deep green leaves and red veins. Some have dark green leaves with white veins, others have light green leaves with pink veins. The exact color combination of the leaf blades and veins varies based on the variety of fittonia you are growing. The leaf blades and leaf veins are different colors, making the pattern on each leaf look like a medical sketch of a mammal’s central nervous system, with a network of branching nerves running throughout (hence the common name of nerve plant). A native of South America, the foliage is a beautiful “coat of many colors”. As far as indoor plants go, the nerve plant is one of the most visually unique. While there are many large, green tropical houseplants, fittonia is adored for its compact stature (the stems reach a height of just 3-6 inches) and brilliant foliage. When looking at the leaves, it’s easy to see how they got their common name. Nerve plants come in a variety of leaf colors and patterns. This article shares care information for the many varieties of fittonia available today. Also known by the common names of the nerve plant, the net plant, and the mosaic plant, it’s easy to see why this native of tropical rainforests has become a favorite of so many houseplant growers. This is handy trick for plant owners who like to keep their houseplants a certain height and make it more bushy and compact.The colorful leaves of fittonia make it among the most interesting houseplant varieties you can grow.
Learn more about cleaning houseplant leaves.ĭid you know that cutting the branches of caned dracaenas (such as corn plant) boosts growth? New foliage will sprout below the stem cut. Use a cotton or microfiber cloth to remove dust every month or so. A layer of dust, even a faint layer, blocks sunlight and impedes your plant’s ability to feed itself. This process, called photosynthesis, is how your plant grows. Your dracaenas (and all plants) thrive by transforming sunlight into food. Dust leaves (so photosynthesis can happen) If your dracaena's roots sit in wet soil for a long time, you are essentially drowning your plant.Ĥ. If your dracaena has started dropping leaves, it may be your plant’s way of saying that you should hold back on watering. In fact, trimming back long stems will help boost growth. Consider pruning any stems are out of proportion. Then trim off brown tips to make the plant look fresher. Start by removing dead leaves with a pair of scissors. Give your dracaena a spa day by doing a little leaf nipping and tucking. In winter, you can also boost humidity around the plant by using a humidifier or a pebble tray filled with water. Add water when the top inch of the soil feels dry. But don’t overreact by overwatering, which is the most common plant killer. If you allow your plant to go dry for a long time, your dracaena reacts, not by wilting, but by tipping you off with brown tips. If the tips of your dracaena leaves turn brown, it's a sign that you may not be watering your plant enough. Keep your dracaenas in top shape by doing these 5 things:
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