Fittonia Albivenis, also known as the Nerve Plant, is a plant that we adore here at The Watered Garden. With deeply veined leaves that look like they’ve been painted with a fine brush, this plant comes in shades of green, pink, red, or white. It's compact, colourful, and has a beautiful texture.

Native to the tropical rainforests of South America, Fittonia thrives in humid environments and low to medium light - making it an absolute favourite for terrariums. In fact, we pop them in ours all the time! The high humidity helps keep those patterned leaves perky, and the slow, bushy growth fills out the glassware beautifully.

Outside of a terrarium, you’ll want to keep the soil consistently moist (but not soggy), and avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. If it suddenly flops over, don’t worry, it’s just having a moment, a drink usually perks it right back up.