This is a “Grower's Choice” plant, which means our Plant Team will choose one Fittonia species that's available. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plant pictured.  

Scientific Name: Fittonia spp.

Common Name(s): Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant

Defining Characteristics:

• Heavy veining over green leaves 
• Excellent candidate for most animal vivariums
• Humidity loving plant

Recommended Pot Size: Small -Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): Between 65-80°F

Humidity: 50% or higher

Watering Frequency: Keep consistently moist, if leaves droop be sure to water.

Lighting: Bright indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: 3 to 6 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide

Origin: South America (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Brazil)

Regional Locality: They thrive on the floor of the rain forest, benefiting from the humid, dappled light conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: This plant will do well in the tropical, humid environment of a vivarium. Plant in foreground or background as this plant can be easily trimmed and pruned back without adverse effects if done correctly. Place the plant in an area that is not too soggy or it may rot. It’s an excellent candidate for most animal vivariums, with plenty of foliage to allow privacy.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.