Fittonia verschaffeltii

continental : Place the Fittonia verschaffeltii in a shady location, away from direct sunlight.
The Fittonia verschaffeltii prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

alpine : We suggest to grow this plant in a shady location all year long.
The Fittonia verschaffeltii prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

mediterranean : Avoid to expose the Fittonia verschaffeltii to direct sunlight, which can cause leaves sunburns.
Avoid to expose these plants to winter cold, growing them as houseplants.

Fertilization Fittonia verschaffeltii : Houseplants are exposed all year long to a climate favourable for their growth, therefore they do not have an actual rest period, even though the poor insolation in autumn and winter slow their growth. Try to give a liquid fertilizer all year long, dissolved in normal waterings. Increasing the supply of fertilizer in spring, decreasing it during the rest of the year. It is possible to mix with the topsoil in the pot some slow-release granular fertilizer, in two supplies, one at the end of winter and the other one at the end of summer.

continental : Remember to water the Fittonia verschaffeltii only when the soil is dry. During waterings try to dampen deeply the substrate, avoiding to drench it excessively.

alpine : The Fittonia verschaffeltii prefer fresh but not soaked soils, therefore water only when the soil has been dry for few days; providing more frequent waterings in summer and avoid to give water in winter or during the coldest periods of the year.

mediterranean : The Fittonia verschaffeltii needs very regular and generous waterings; give a good amount of water every week from March to October, but remember to allow the soil to dry out between two waterings. During very cold months or particularly rainy periods we can avoid watering.