Mosaic Plant (Fittonia albivenis): Care for a Colorful Houseplant

Your plant is a mosaic plant (Fittonia albivenis), prized for its striking vein patterns in white, pink, or red. Dozens of cultivars exist.

Care Essentials

• Light: Bright, indirect; an east window is ideal. Stretching stems mean it needs more light.
• Temperature: Keep away from cold drafts near windows.
• Water: Water when leaves begin to droop slightly; they're dramatic but recover quickly.
• Fertilizer: Very dilute houseplant fertilizer every 6 weeks.