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Names
Scientific name
Fittonia red
Common name
Fittonia
Origin
Origin: South America
Ideal fertilization
No data
Group
Acanthaceae
Kind
Stem
Parameters
T°: 18 to 30°C or 64 to 86°F
pH: 4 to 9
Hardness: 1 to 30°dGH
Difficulty
Easy
Lighting
Average
Size
20 cm (8")
Plantation
Indifferent (not in aquarium)
Growth
Slow
Presentation
Who is the Fittonia?
Presentation
Who is the Fittonia?
The Fittonia Red is a pretty plant recognizable by its beautiful green leaves with red veins.
This plant requires very little maintenance.
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Fittonia?
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Fittonia?
Fittonia Red must be planted in the ground and needs a lot of humidity. For this, spray regularly with non-calcareous water.
It will also enjoy a draft-free environment with no direct light (so plant it in a shady spot).
This plant is a very nice choice to develop your paludariums.
Farming
How to farm the Fittonia?
Farming
How to farm the Fittonia?
As with many stem plants, make a cutting by cutting part of the mother plant. Then plant it in the substrate. This new foot will take root and begin to grow in a few weeks.
Good To know
Find all additional information!
Good To know
Find all additional information!
The Fittonia Red is very regularly sold as an aquarium plant but it is not at all suitable for aquatic life!
Indeed, its roots do not support excess of water: they rot very quickly and the plant will die in a few weeks. Such a waste!
Yours photos!
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