Nerve Plant, Fittonia albivenis

Name: Nerve Plant, Fittonia albivenis
Brand: Swell
SKU: swellreptiles-SR_SRNP
Price: 4.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

A vibrant tropical ground cover for humid enclosures

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At a glance...

Ideal for humid terrariums and vivariums
Striking leaf veining adds visual interest
Low‐growing plant great for ground cover

Details

The Nerve Plant is a small, tropical plant known for its vivid leaf veining, making it a standout addition to any reptile habitat. Perfect for high‐humidity environments, it thrives in warm, shaded setups and adds colour and texture to the enclosure floor.

This plant stays compact and spreads gently, offering excellent ground cover in tropical terrariums. It also helps maintain humidity levels and provides visual enrichment. Easy to care for and non‐toxic, it's ideal for many arboreal and ground‐dwelling reptile species.

Specifications

Difficulty	Easy
Size (fully grown)	10‐15cm
Spread (fully grown)	15‐30cm
Ideal moisture	Consistently moist, avoid drying out
Ideal pH	Slightly acidic
Ideal substrate	Moist, well‐draining tropical mix
Ideal light	Low to medium indirect light
Country of origin	South America
Ideal temperature	20‐26°C