Fittonia are fairly easy to care for–they can tolerate a range of lighting conditions and like to be kept moist. They prefer humid environments and will benefit from regular misting. If you are a plant parent that loves to tend to your plants often, this is the plant for you.

Do nerve plants like humidity?

Nerve plant loves high humidity, so keep the air moist so the leaves look their best. It thrives in a humid terrarium! Fertilize nerve plant a couple of times a year at minimum.

How do you keep Fittonia bushy?

Nerve plant grows quickly in the right conditions, and if the stems grow leggy, pinching off the tips will keep the growth full and bushy. Because the flowers are insignificant and boring, pinching off the buds will also help keep the foliage full.