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Fittonia verschaffeltii

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001525


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Fittonia
Species: Fittonia verschaffeltii
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Houseplant
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Burgundy
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Suitable For edit
  • Hanging Basket
  • Indoor
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
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Jerry Sullivan (2109)

Plant suggested by: Jerry Sullivan (2109)


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Jerry Sullivan (2109) wrote on Dec 22 2010
This native of Peru this plant does well in hanging baskets or as a ground cover. Its dark red veins on oval leaves will grow 6 to 8 inches. A warm humid environment is needed for good growth.

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