Nerve plant

Nerve plant
Photo: Mokkie · CC BY-SA 3.0

Pet safety

Not known yet. Check before letting pets near.

Through the year

Flowering months are not yet confirmed.

Key care steps

  1. Grow in bright light out of direct sun (houseplant).
  2. Use moisture-retentive, peat-free houseplant compost soil and avoid waterlogging.
  3. Protect according to its H1a — minimum 15°C hardiness rating.

A low-growing, slowly spreading houseplant with softly hairy, oval leaves patterned with contrasting red, white or pink veins. It needs high humidity and bright light out of direct sunlight, making it suited to a bathroom or terrarium.

Sun: Bright light out of direct sun (houseplant).

Soil: Moisture-retentive, peat-free houseplant compost.

Hardiness: H1a — minimum 15°C.