Fittonia verschaffeltii

Temperatures Fittonia verschaffeltii
Plant which prefers shady spots, avoid exposing it to direct solar rays, especially during the hottest hours of the day. Let's position the plants where they can enjoy a good source of light,yet avoiding direct sunshine, which could cause antiaesthetic burnings on the foliage.These plants don't like cold temperatures, therefore in the spring it is best to place them outside only when temperatures are above 15°C.

Care Fittonia verschaffeltii
These plants grow covering the whole land at their disposal. The Fittonia verschaffeltii Is small in size; in winter it assumes a purple colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. The Fittonia verschaffeltii is a perennial herb plant.

Feed Fittonia verschaffeltii
During this period of the year it's good to fertilize our plants every 15-20 days; let’s choose a specific fertilizer, for house plants, flowering or green ones, to add to the water used to irrigate. We should prefer fertilizers rich in nitrogen and potassium, to favour flowering and the development of new vegetation.

Irrigation Fittonia verschaffeltii
The Fittonia verschaffeltii needs to be watered quite frequently, every 1-2 weeks ; if there are abundant rains we can diminish watering, which should be done only when the soil is dry. The suggested quantity is 2-3 glasses of water . Let's remember to empty the plant saucers after watering, to avoid that stagnant water could damage the roots.

Adversity Fittonia verschaffeltii
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Substrate Fittonia verschaffeltii
The Fittonia verschaffeltii favours not very drained soils, which can slightly withhold humidity.

Climate peat sand Soil Pumice Bark S. Organic alpine 4 1 2 1 0 1 continental 3 2 2 2 0 1 mediterranean 2 3 2 3 0 1

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