Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 12 Inches
Pet Safe

The Pink Nerve Plant or Fittonia albivenis as it is botanically named is a stunning perennial plant, which is usually grown as a houseplant. With a spreading habit, it produces dark-green, ovate leaves with contrasting veins that can be white, red or green. This pink cultivar displays pale-pink veins that distinctly complement the green foliage. Being slightly unusual, the Pink Nerve Plant makes a great gift and is perfect for placing on a table or a shelf due to its compact size.

Best Locations For Growing Pink Nerve Plant

The Pink Nerve Plant is considered non-toxic and will grow in any room as long as it receives the warmth and high humidity it requires.

Pink Nerve Plant Sunlight Requirements

Originating from the topics, the Pink Nerve Plant prefers to grow in diffused or medium light levels, as any direct sunlight can damage the leaves. Near a north- or east-facing window will suit this plant well.

Pink Nerve Plant Care

The Pink Nerve Plant is happiest at 65 - 85 °F and may struggle if temperatures fall below 60 °F. Requiring a humid environment similar to its native habitat, this plant will benefit from being grown in a terrarium, misted regularly, or grown on a tray of wet pebbles or gravel. A warm and steamy bathroom is also an ideal location. Any yellow or dead leaves should be removed at the base of the stem using sharp and sanitized tools. Being relatively slow growing, the Pink Nerve Plant only needs to be re-potted every three years.

Watering Pink Nerve Plant

The Pink Nerve Plant requires soil that is kept constantly moist and will wilt if allowed to dry out. Watering is recommended as soon as the top layer of soil begins to dry out, but be careful not to overwater as this can lead to yellowing leaves.

Feeding Pink Nerve Plant

This plant can benefit from being fed during the growing season. Use a balanced, liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half the manufacturer’s recommended strength every 4 to 6 weeks.

Pink Nerve Plant Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Spreading

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 12 inches

Mature Spread: 18 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): White

Flower Shade/Description: White to Off-White

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type: Variegated

Foliage Color(s): Green, Pink, Red, Silver, White

Foliage Description: Variegated, Deepgreen, Silvery-White, Red, Pink, White

Temperature: 60° - 70°F (16° - 21°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Pink Nerve Plant

Other Name(s): Nerve Plant

Scientific Name: Fittonia albivenis 'Pink'

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Pink Nerve Plant