Classification: Foliage House plant
House Plant Group: Climbers and Trailers plant
Character: Low grounding creeper
Safe for pets? Yes
Varieties:
- Fittonia argyroneura (Silver net leaf)
- Fittonia argyroneura nana (Snakeskin plant)
- Fittonia verschaffeltil (Painted net leaf)
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: Partially shaded. Avoid direct sunlight
- Water: Water liberally
- Repotting: Repot every every year with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertilizer: Serbajadi Plant Food Foliar Growing Supreme 26 Liquid Fertilisers (500ml).
Plant issues:
- Sudden death: Overwatering or/and low temperature
- Straggly growth: Natural growing process
- Yellowing, wilting leaves: Overwatering
- Shrivelled leaves: Exposure to direct sunlight or not enough watering
Pests:
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Mealy bugs: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Thrips: Spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength