Fittonia verschaffeltii

continental : It is advisable regular but not excessive waterings; increase waterings in spring and summer and decrease them when the cold period starts, suspend them in winter. Always allow the soil to dry out completely between two waterings. Avoid water stagnations.

alpine : Water the Fittonia verschaffeltii rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

mediterranean : It is advisable to intervene only when the soil is dry, however avoiding to expose the plant to long duration drought periods. We can decrease waterings or even suspend them during cold months.

continental : These plants prefer the shadow, therefore avoid to expose them to direct sunlight or to place them in excessively bright locations.
We remind that the Fittonia verschaffeltii does not tolerate cold; therefore it is grown as a houseplant in winter.

alpine : These plants prefer very shady locations, they do not like to be exposed to direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow these plants in the apartment during winter, you can place them outside as soon as spring comes.

mediterranean : Grow the Fittonia verschaffeltii in completely shady locations.
Avoid to expose the Fittonia verschaffeltii to cold; place it in the house or in the hothouse since autumn.

Fertilization Fittonia verschaffeltii : Ensure our houseplants a regular fertilizing; from March to October add some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; for the rest of the year fertilize every 30-40 days.