{"title":"Fittonias (Nerve Plants)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFittonias, the nerve plants, have the most intricately patterned leaves of any small indoor plant: a fine net of red, pink or white veins over deep green, on a creeping plant about 15cm high and 30cm across. They are the classic terrarium plant, they love a steamy bathroom, and they wilt theatrically when thirsty and recover within an hour of a drink. This range has six colour forms. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a fittonia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery fittonia here is the same size and wants the same care, so choose by colour. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-flame-nerve-plant-fittonia-red-flame\"\u003eRed Flame\u003c\/a\u003e and Red Cloud have the strongest red veining, almost flooding the leaf in bright light. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-fittonia-fittonia-pink\"\u003ePink\u003c\/a\u003e is softer, with rose veins on mid-green, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/firetail-fittonia-fittonia-albivenis-firetail\"\u003eFiretail\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFittonia albivenis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Firetail') adds a pink flush across the whole leaf. White Angel has crisp white veins on dark green, the classic nerve plant look, and Skeleton is the unusual one, a lime-green leaf netted in deep pink. Mixing two or three in one bowl is the usual way to grow them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere fittonias work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBright to medium indirect light with no direct sun, and as much humidity as you can give them. That makes them ideal for a closed or open terrarium, a bathroom or kitchen windowsill facing away from the sun, a shaded shelf, and a glass bowl on a desk. In a dry, air-conditioned room they struggle unless grouped with other plants or stood on a tray of damp pebbles. They are not frost hardy and are grown indoors everywhere in Australia except the shaded, humid gardens of the tropics, where they make a ground cover under trees. Fittonias are non-toxic to cats and dogs, so they belong with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet-friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and the smaller plants in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePotting and terrariums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a peat-free indoor mix that holds moisture but drains, in a shallow pot with holes or a terrarium with a layer of gravel and charcoal under the mix. Fittonias have shallow roots, so a 120mm pot is plenty; repot every year or two in spring. In a terrarium, plant them 10cm apart and pinch the tips to keep them low. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003erepotting plants\u003c\/a\u003e covers the handling of small root balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the mix evenly moist, never soggy and never dry: a fittonia that dries out collapses within hours, and while it recovers once or twice, repeated collapses weaken it. Water with room-temperature water when the surface starts to dry, mist in dry weather or keep a humidity tray, and feed monthly in the warm months with a quarter-strength liquid fertiliser. Pinch out the tips every few weeks to keep the plant dense, and remove the small flower spikes, which take energy from the leaves. Soft brown patches on the leaves come from cold water or cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy fittonia has collapsed. Is it dead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly not. Water it thoroughly and it should stand back up within an hour or two. It is asking for a more regular watering routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a fittonia live in a closed terrarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best plants for one. The humidity suits it, and the glass keeps the mix moist for weeks. Open the lid for an hour a week to let air move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the colours fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it closer to a window, out of direct sun, and the veining comes back on the new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre fittonias safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fittonias are non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-cloud-nerve-plant-fittonia-red-cloud","title":"Red Cloud Nerve Plant - Fittonia 'Red Cloud'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Cloud Nerve Plant (\u003cem\u003eFittonia albivenis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Cloud') is a small indoor foliage plant with olive green leaves netted in rose red veins. It stays low, reaching only about 15cm tall and spreading to 30cm, so it suits a desk, a shelf, a terrarium or the bare soil under a larger pot plant. It is also one of the few indoor plants that is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVein patterning you have to look twice at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine red veins run across every leaf, giving colour indoors without needing a flowering plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely pet friendly choice for households where a curious animal has ruined the last three houseplants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm by 30cm it fits a bathroom shelf, a bookshelf or a closed terrarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamy bathrooms and kitchens, which defeat most indoor plants, are exactly where this one thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window, out of any direct sun, is ideal. It copes with a shaded corner, though the red veining stays richer with more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a shallow pot with drainage and a peat free indoor mix that holds moisture. Grouping three or more in one wide bowl gives a fuller look than a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors year round in deep shade, and it works as a living carpet under potted palms and ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Cloud Nerve Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors anywhere in the country. Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens in full shade, because it is frost tender and will not survive a cold night. In warm temperate and cooler regions, keep it inside through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A moisture retentive indoor potting mix with perlite through it. The roots are shallow and fine, so they need a mix that drains but never dries out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the surface of the mix feels dry, which in a warm room can mean twice a week. Group plants together or mist to lift humidity in dry air. Feed monthly through the warmer months with a half strength liquid indoor fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips regularly to keep the plant compact and stop it running to leggy trailing stems. Removing any small flower spikes that appear pushes energy back into the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 100mm pots and sold in packs of 10, which suits filling a bowl, planting a terrarium or covering the soil of several larger pots at once. Each plant arrives as a rooted, well coloured cluster rather than a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the foliage is soft, some wilting after transit is normal. Water on arrival, keep the plants out of direct sun for a few days, and they will lift within a day. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003ebest pet safe plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Nerve plants are not toxic to cats or dogs, which is why they appear on almost every pet safe plant list. Chewing any plant can still upset a small animal, so discourage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it collapsed flat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has dried out. This plant wilts far more dramatically than most, then recovers within a few hours of a thorough watering. Repeated collapses will cost you leaves, so water before the mix goes bone dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the best plants for a bathroom, provided there is a window for indirect light. The humidity from a shower suits it better than a dry living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546543071551,"sku":"QLD","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Cloud-Nerve-Plant-Fittonia-Red-Cloud.jpg?v=1741858904"},{"product_id":"red-flame-nerve-plant-fittonia-red-flame","title":"Red Flame Nerve Plant - Fittonia 'Red Flame'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Flame Nerve Plant (\u003cem\u003eFittonia albivenis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Flame') is the small indoor plant you buy for pattern rather than size. It grows to about 15cm tall and spreads to roughly 30cm, with olive green leaves netted in deep pink and red veins that hold their colour all year. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs, which narrows the field fast in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The veining does the work, so a shaded shelf stays interesting through winter when nothing is blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic if chewed, unlike most of the popular aroids sold alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves go limp within hours of drying out and recover after a drink, so watering is easy to learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 15cm tall, it fits a desk, a bathroom ledge or the front row of a mixed pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, away from windows.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rainforest floor plant, so bright indirect light or a shaded corner suits it. Direct sun bleaches the veining within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms, terrariums and closed containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Constant humidity is the one thing it insists on, and a bathroom with a window or a glass terrarium delivers it for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it only works in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade. It is frost tender, so anywhere colder it comes inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing nerve plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium indirect light indoors, anywhere in the country. Outdoors it is limited to frost free tropical and subtropical gardens in deep shade. Keep it clear of air conditioning vents and heaters, which dry the air fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e An indoor mix that holds moisture but still drains, in a pot with a drainage hole. Repot every second year into something only slightly larger, since the roots stay shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly moist and never let it dry through, which usually means a small drink two or three times a week in summer. Group it with other plants to lift humidity, and give a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips every few weeks to keep it compact and stop the stems running bare. Trimmings root readily in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock: a young plant with a handful of leaves and roots ready to move. Pot it into a 100mm to 130mm decorative pot on arrival and it will fill that pot within a season. Nerve plants travel far better small than large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome wilting on arrival is normal, and a drink usually fixes it within a few hours. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e covers the light and watering mistakes behind most failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e when you repot the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fittonia is one of the few patterned indoor plants that is not toxic to cats or dogs, so a curious chew is not an emergency. Any plant can still upset a stomach in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it collapse and then recover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin leaves and shallow roots mean it wilts the moment the mix dries, then stands back up within hours of watering. Repeated collapses cost leaves, so water little and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a terrarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but it is happier in one. In a dry room the leaf edges crisp, so a closed container, a bathroom or a grouped arrangement all help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":49546545037631,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100414001471,"sku":null,"price":345.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Flame-Nerve-Plant-Fittonia-Red-Flame.png?v=1766222880"},{"product_id":"white-angel-fittonia-fittonia-white-angel","title":"White Angel Fittonia - Fittonia 'White Angel'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Angel Fittonia (\u003cem\u003eFittonia albivenis\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Angel') is the nerve plant with the brightest veining: deep green leaves netted in clean white, on a plant that stays 15cm tall and spreads to about 30cm. It is a low creeping foliage plant for warm shade, and indoors it thrives in exactly the humid, low light conditions that finish off most variegated plants. It is also not toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeining that lights up shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp white networks over dark green leaves read almost luminous in a dim corner or a shaded courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and well behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm tall and 30cm across it fits a small pot, a terrarium or a shallow bowl without outgrowing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fittonia is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level or on a low shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves wilt dramatically as the mix dries, then recover within hours of watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and closed terrariums suit it, and few plants genuinely prefer them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most fittonias live: bright indirect light, away from direct sun and away from heaters and cooling vents. Bathrooms and kitchens are ideal for the ambient moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and small pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A closed glass container is close to its natural understorey conditions, and its small size means it will not take over the arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround cover in warm frost free gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can be planted out in shade at 20cm spacing for a fine textured carpet. Anywhere that gets frost, keep it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing fittonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or deep shade outside. Direct sun bleaches the leaves and scorches the edges within days. Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens, because it is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality indoor potting mix with extra perlite or coco coir, so it holds moisture without going stagnant. The pot needs a drainage hole, because fittonia wants damp, not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix consistently moist, checking every few days in warm weather. If the plant collapses, water it and it is usually back up within hours, though repeated collapses cost leaves. Liquid feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips regularly to keep the plant compact, otherwise the stems run long and go bare in the middle. The pinched tips strike easily in water or damp mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Angel Fittonia is sold as tube stock, a young rooted plant ready to go straight into a 100mm to 150mm pot or a terrarium. It is a slow grower, so give it a season to fill its pot rather than expecting immediate cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFittonia is thin leaved and can look limp after a few days in a box. Unpack it, water it, put it somewhere bright and indirect, and it usually stands back up the same day. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-fittonia-fittonia-pink\"\u003ePink Fittonia, the same plant with rose pink veining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eVariegated plants explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it keep wilting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFittonia collapses as soon as the mix dries out, which is how it asks for water rather than a sign of damage. If it happens weekly, move it out of draughts and into a more humid spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fittonia is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a sensible choice for a low shelf or a coffee table in a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade, planted 20cm apart as a ground cover. It is frost tender, so in every other climate it belongs in a pot that can come inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641946505535,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100457189695,"sku":null,"price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Angel-Fittonia-Fittonia-White-Angel.png?v=1766223518"},{"product_id":"pink-fittonia-fittonia-pink","title":"Pink Fittonia - Fittonia 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Fittonia (\u003cem\u003eFittonia albivenis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink') is grown entirely for its leaves: deep green ovals threaded with a fine rose pink net, on a creeping plant that holds at 15cm tall and about 30cm across. It brings colour to shade without a single flower, which is useful indoors where flowering plants rarely last. It is also not toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink veining runs through every leaf all year, so there is no season where the plant looks plain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from the rainforest understorey, so a spot too dim for most colourful foliage suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cats and dogs can share a room with it, which narrows the field among indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and easy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm tall and 30cm wide one plant fills a small pot for years, and tip cuttings root in water within a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors on a desk or shelf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The veining is best appreciated close up, so place it at arm's length rather than across the room. Bright indirect light keeps the pink strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and bathrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e High humidity is what this plant is built for. A closed terrarium or a bathroom with a window gives better growth than a dry living room will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded ground cover in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens, plant 20cm apart under larger foliage for a soft pink toned carpet. It is frost tender, so this only applies where frost never reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing fittonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or full shade outdoors in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens. Direct sun fades the pink and burns the leaf margins. Keep it away from heating and cooling vents, which dry the air faster than it can cope with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A moisture retentive indoor mix opened up with perlite. Drainage holes are not optional, because the plant wants a mix that stays damp between waterings but never sits wet at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the mix every few days and water before it dries right through. Standing the pot on a tray of pebbles lifts the humidity around the leaves. A half strength liquid feed monthly from spring to autumn is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the tips out through the growing season to keep it dense, and cut long bare stems back to the base so new growth comes from low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Fittonia is sold as tube stock, a small rooted plant that goes straight into a 100mm to 150mm decorative pot or a terrarium. Growth is slow and steady, and one tube typically fills a 150mm pot over a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin leaves mean it often arrives looking tired. Water it as soon as you unpack it, keep it out of direct sun for the first week, and it usually firms up within a day. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-angel-fittonia-fittonia-white-angel\"\u003eWhite Angel Fittonia, the same plant with white veining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air, or the mix drying out between waterings. Move it away from vents and heaters, group it with other plants, or sit it on a pebble tray to raise the humidity around the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to cats or dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fittonia is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it one of the safer options for a household where pets investigate the pot plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light gives the strongest pink. It will hold on in low light with slower growth and paler veining, but direct sun through glass scorches it within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. Take a tip cutting of three or four leaves, sit it in water or damp mix, and roots appear within about two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641950535999,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100459286847,"sku":null,"price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Fittonia-Fittonia-Pink.png?v=1766223525"},{"product_id":"firetail-fittonia-fittonia-albivenis-firetail","title":"Firetail Fittonia - Fittonia albivenis 'Firetail'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiretail Fittonia (\u003cem\u003eFittonia albivenis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Firetail') is the nerve plant with deep red veining running across dark green leaves. It stays small, about 15cm tall and spreading to 30cm, and it is one of the few genuinely colourful indoor plants that is not toxic to cats or dogs. Given warmth, shade and some humidity it forms a low carpet of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are insignificant, so nothing depends on a season. The red veining is in the leaf itself, twelve months a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can sit at floor level in a home with pets, unlike most brightly marked indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm tall and 30cm across it suits a shelf, a terrarium or the front edge of a mixed pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves collapse when the mix dries and stand back up within hours of a water, which is forgiving for a beginner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, away from hot glass and air conditioning vents. Bathrooms and kitchens suit it for the humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, terrariums and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low spreading habit suits a shallow bowl or a closed terrarium, and a shaded balcony in a warm climate holds it outdoors year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical shade, plant 20cm apart for a continuous low carpet. It is frost tender, so this only works where frost never reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Firetail Fittonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, filtered light to deep shade outdoors. Direct sun scorches the leaves within days. Outdoors it belongs in tropical and subtropical gardens only; anywhere colder, it is an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor mix that holds moisture without turning to mud. Add a third perlite if you tend to water generously, and use a pot with a working drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp and never let it dry right through. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer. In a dry room, sit the pot on a pebble tray to lift the humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips regularly to keep it dense, since unpinched stems run out and go bare at the base. Remove the small flower spikes as they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock, a young plant with a small root system, ready to pot straight into something around 130mm. Expect it to cover that pot within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft leaved plant can arrive limp after days in a box. That is dehydration, not damage: water it, keep it out of direct sun for a week, and it usually recovers within a day. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, so most people buy several to fill a bowl. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ekeeping indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the household picks in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003eten pet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fittonia is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a sensible choice for a low shelf or a coffee table. A pet that chews any plant may still get an upset stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves suddenly collapse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix has dried out. Water it thoroughly, tip out the saucer, and the plant is usually upright again within a few hours. Repeated collapses do cost it leaves, so aim to water before it gets there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope in a low light room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives, but growth slows and the red veining loses depth. Bright indirect light near a window keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free tropical or subtropical garden, in shade, spaced 20cm apart. Anywhere with cold nights it belongs in a pot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641951355199,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100459680063,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100459647295,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Firetail-Fittonia-Fittonia-albivenis-Firetail.jpg?v=1766223528"},{"product_id":"skeleton-nerve-plant-fittonia-skeleton","title":"Skeleton Nerve Plant - Fittonia 'Skeleton'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkeleton Nerve Plant (\u003cem\u003eFittonia albivenis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Skeleton') is a low spreading foliage plant grown for the fine silver white veining that runs across every leaf like stitching. It stays around 15cm tall and spreads to about 30cm, which makes it a terrarium and tabletop plant rather than a floor one. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does all the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine pale veins across deep green leaves give it more detail than most indoor plants manage with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits low, indirect light.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaded bench, a bathroom or a room set back from the window all work, provided direct sun stays off the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fittonias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level in a home with animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves wilt dramatically and recover within hours of a water, which makes it one of the easiest plants to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most will live: terrariums, bathrooms, benches and shaded desks anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and closed cases.\u003c\/strong\u003e The high humidity of a closed terrarium suits it far better than open room air. Set plants about 20cm apart for a carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and shaded courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works outdoors as a groundcover in deep shade, planted 20cm apart. It will not survive frost, so everywhere else it stays in a pot that comes inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing skeleton nerve plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or moderate shade. Direct sun bleaches the veining and crisps the leaf margins, while a very dark corner makes the growth thin and leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e A coir or peat based indoor mix that holds moisture and still drains. Humidity is what it really wants, so group it with other plants, use a pebble tray, or grow it under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly damp at all times and never let it dry right out. Water once the surface feels dry, use room temperature water, and empty the saucer so the roots do not sit wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer only. Pinch the tips to keep it compact, and remove the flower spikes, which are insignificant and cost the plant energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock, or in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten. Tube stock plants are small rooted cuttings, ideal for planting up a terrarium, while the 140mm plants are established and can go straight into a decorative pot or a shaded bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nerve plant may arrive limp after transit. That is dehydration rather than damage, and a thorough water usually brings it back within a few hours. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eChoices for rooms with very little light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it keep wilting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFittonias collapse the moment the mix dries out, then recover within hours of a drink. Frequent wilting means the pot is too small or the position too warm and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Nerve plants are not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes them one of the safer choices for a home where pets chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free tropical or subtropical garden, in deep shade with steady moisture. It is frost tender, so in cooler parts of the country it belongs indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air, direct sun, or a build up of salts from tap water. Move it out of the light, lift the humidity around it, and flush the pot through every couple of months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54739793838399,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100589572415,"sku":null,"price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54739793871167,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/skeleton-nerve-plant-fittonia-skeleton-6850c5.jpg?v=1785941234"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/fittonias-collection.jpg?v=1791098183","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/fittonias.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}