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Fittonia albivenis (Verschaffeltii Group) 'Forest Flame'PBR

A compact, tender evergreen perennial, with creeping, rooting stems and small, broadly elliptic, dark olive green leaves, with wavy edges and a dense webbing of bright red veins

Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Red
Summer Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Green Red
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1A
Botanical details
Family
Acanthaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Fittonia are evergreen perennials with rooting stems forming mats of opposite, attractively coloured or veined leaves, and insignificant white flowers seldom seen in cultivation

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow indoors, in shallow containers in peat-free potting compost. Keep soil just moist, as waterlogging may cause plants to rot. Position in indirect or filtered light, out of hot sun, and maintain high humidity. See Fittonia for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by softwood stem tip cuttings in spring, by division or by layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

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