Plant profile
Fittonia
Fittonia albivenis
Small foliage plant with colorful leaf veins, ideal for terrariums.
Care snapshot
Light
Low light tolerant
Water
Every 3-4 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Slow
Space
Small space, up to 20 cm
Typical cost
₹100-250
Why it works
Good fit notes
Colorful leaf veins
Care tip: Likes humidity and wilts quickly when dry
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Fittonia is generally treated as non-toxic to cats and dogs; chewing plant matter can still upset the stomach.
No special toxicity caution; prevent habitual chewing.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose compact plants with crisp leaves and no collapse.
- Use humid placement and avoid dry AC drafts.
Avoid
- Wilting despite wet soil
- Crispy edges
- Root rot
- Mites
Plant personality
Useful traits
Fittonia wilts dramatically when dry but may recover after watering.
It suits terrariums and humid microclimates.
It is pet-safer but not care-easy.
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