Fittonia – Plant

Description

Plant Specifications

Fittonia Care

Sunlight

• Fittonia prefer bright, indirect light, north- or east-facing windows or light through a filtered curtain (perhaps a few feet away from a sunny window). Never place this plant in direct sun.

Soil

• Soil should be well drain and porus.

Watering

• Keep the soil always moist, but do not overwater the plant.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not apply water on plant leaves.

Special feature 

Beautiful foliage.

Uses 

Ornamental use

It is used as a pot plant and as a hanging plant.