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Fittonia Firetail Natural Environment
Fittonias are often called nerve plants in reference to the intricate leaf veining. They are small, creeping plants that only grow about 15cm high. Firetail is a particularly attractive cultivar.
Fittonia Firetail Lighting, Position, Humidity, and Watering
Fittonia albivenis
comes from northern South America, where it grows on the floor of the rainforest where the light is dim, the rainfall is high, the humidity is high, and the soil is well-drained but nutrient-poor. This means that to grow it well, you need to provide low to medium light, high humidity, regular watering and light fertilising during active growth. One of the best ways to grow your Firetail is in a terrarium
Fittonia Firetail Soil Mixture
Firetail has very shallow roots and no water storage organs, so it is critical that the mix is never allowed to dry out completely. Repot in spring into a well-draining but moisture-retentive mix such as an African violet mix.
Fittonia Firetail Tips
To keep the plant bushy and full, pinch off the ends of the longer stems. These plants are not particularly pest-prone but keep watch for the usual indoor plant pests. Because it is necessary to keep the soil moist, fungus gnats may be a higher risk.
Fittonia Firetail Toxicity
In the regions where the plants grow wild, they are grown as both ornamental plants and sources of food. … The young leaves and flowers can also be cooked like vegetables: The tree is non-toxic to human
s and pets.
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