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Fittonia Albivenis Green Live Indoor Plant | 7cm Pot

Fittonia Albivenis Green Live Indoor Plant | 7cm Pot

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Rs. 199.00 - Rs. 199.00
Rs. 199.00
Rs. 199.00 - Rs. 199.00
Rs. 199.00
SKU FIT-ALBG-007
Look closely at those leaves — the crisp white veins spreading across deep green in a netted pattern are what make this variety instantly recognisable, and unmistakably different from its pink or red-veined cousins. This is the Green variety of Fittonia, a compact, creeping charmer that grows just 6–8 inches tall and spreads outward in a low, lush sprawl — making it ideal for desks, bathroom shelves, and cosy corners across Indian homes. It arrives in a 7cm pot, perfectly sized for a beginner's first terrarium or a small desktop setup. Completely safe for cats and dogs, it's one of the few genuinely worry-free plants you can keep around curious pets or little children.
Watering

Water when the top layer of soil is dry.

Light

Bright to medium indirect light is ideal — a north or east-facing windowsill works well. Keep it away from direct sun, which will scorch and shrivel the leaves quickly.

Pet Friendliness

Pet Friendly — The plant causes no harm to your pets on contact or ingestion.

Fertilizer

Feed occasionally with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Also Known As: Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant, Jewel Plant, Silver Nerve Plant, Silver Fittonia

Color may appear slightly different in person due to photographic lighting and monitor settings.

The moment your Fittonia albivenis green arrives, the first thing you'll notice is that foliage — small, ovate leaves in deep green, each mapped with a delicate network of bright white veins that look almost hand-drawn. This isn't subtle patterning; it's the kind of leaf detail that makes people stop and lean in for a closer look.

About Fittonia Albivenis Green: The Nerve Plant

Native to the tropical rainforests of South America, this tropical rainforest plant grows naturally as a low, creeping evergreen across the forest floor — which explains why it's so at home indoors, away from direct sun. What sets the Green variety apart from other Fittonia types is its specific combination of dark olive-green leaves with distinctly white or silver colorful leaf veins, as opposed to the pink or red veining you'd see in other cultivars. It stays compact — typically reaching 6–8 inches in height and spreading up to 18 inches wide — with shallow roots that mean it's perfectly content in a small pot for a long time. The specific epithet albivenis literally means "with white veins,

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions

Dramatic wilting is almost always a sign the plant got too dry — Fittonia is famous for this, but it recovers quickly once watered. If the soil is already moist and the leaves are still drooping, check whether the plant is sitting near an AC vent or in a dry, low-humidity spot.

It thrives in bright to medium indirect light — a spot near a north or east-facing window works well in most Indian homes. Direct sun will scorch and shrivel the leaves, so keep it away from harsh afternoon light.

Take a stem cutting with a few leaves, let it sit for an hour, then press it into moist soil or place it in a glass of water — the creeping stems root readily. Rooting is typically faster in a humid environment, so covering the cutting loosely with a bag or placing it in a terrarium speeds things up.

Yes — it is completely non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, making it one of the safest houseplants you can keep in a home with pets. No special precautions are needed.

Mealybugs, spider mites, and scale are the most common offenders — check the undersides of leaves regularly, especially in dry weather or when the AC is running constantly. Catching them early is easy; a damp cloth wipe or a mild neem solution deals with most infestations before they spread.

The Green variety has deep olive-green leaves with bright white or silver veins — <a href="https://www.chhajedgarden.com/collections/fittonia-nerve-plants/products/fittonia-pink-green-color-plant" target="_blank">other Fittonia cultivars have pink or red veining</a>, which gives a warmer, more dramatic look. If you see a listing with reddish veins, that's a different variety entirely.

Bathrooms are actually ideal — the humidity suits it perfectly, and it handles medium to low indirect light without complaint. Just make sure there's at least some natural or fluorescent light reaching it; a completely dark room will cause the plant to lose its leaf colour and slow to a near stop.