{"product_id":"white-tiger-snakeskin-plant-fittonia-white-tiger","title":"White Tiger Snakeskin Plant - Fittonia 'White Tiger'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Tiger Snakeskin Plant (\u003cem\u003eFittonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Tiger') is a small, spreading foliage plant about 10cm tall that creeps out to 50cm wide. Its dark green leaves carry bold, feathered white stripes, which is where the tiger comes in. It is made for terrariums, tabletops and shady corners indoors, and for underplanting in warm, humid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold white stripes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feathered white veins on dark green give strong contrast, and it reads clearly even in a dim corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA creeping habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads low and wide, filling gaps at the base of larger pots and trailing softly over edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is small enough for a terrarium or tabletop dish and happy in a glass container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in filtered light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It enjoys bright but not too sunny conditions, so it suits rooms without direct sun and shaded garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snakeskin plants are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrariums and tabletops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in a glass terrarium or a shallow bowl. It likes warmth and humidity, and the contrasting stripes look especially sharp against moss or stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a ground-level filler beneath taller houseplants in a big pot. It spreads to cover the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens, plant 30cm apart beneath shrubs in bright filtered shade, where it makes a pale carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Tiger Snakeskin Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose indirect or filtered sunlight. It likes warmth, humidity and brightness without harsh sun, and it needs 15°C or above, so outdoors it is a plant for frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens. In cooler regions grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use moisture-retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. Drainage still matters, so let any excess water escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 12 weeks and keep it up afterwards, allowing the mix to dry out a little between waterings. If it wilts, give it a good soak. Mist when the air is dry, and apply a slow release nitrogen-rich fertiliser every three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Remove old leaves as they age, and pinch back any long stems that stray over the edge of the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Tiger Snakeskin Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and starts creeping once it is settled in a warm, humid position. Expect a full tabletop planting after a season or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fittonias\"\u003eBrowse our fittonia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for low light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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 friendly to pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does White Tiger get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 10cm tall and up to 50cm wide, spreading across the soil rather than standing up. That makes it a good groundcover for pots and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave it in a bright window?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright is good, but not direct sun. A few hours of hot sun scorches the leaves, so choose a spot with filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my cat chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnakeskin plants are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but any plant can upset an animal that eats a lot of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787221008703,"sku":"FIT-HYB-WHITET-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-tiger-snakeskin-plant-fittonia-white-tiger.jpg?v=1792152659","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-tiger-snakeskin-plant-fittonia-white-tiger","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}