The Fittonia Dark Pink is a compact indoor plant loved for its rich green leaves highlighted by striking dark pink veins. Often called the Nerve Plant, its colourful foliage creates an eye-catching display, making it perfect for adding vibrant colour to desks, shelves, terrariums and smaller indoor spaces.
This humidity-loving plant thrives in warm, bright environments and remains beautifully compact, making it an excellent choice for apartments, offices and anyone looking for a splash of colour without taking up much space.
Quick highlights
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- Rich green foliage with vibrant dark pink veins
- Compact and easy to display
- Perfect for terrariums and small spaces
- Thrives in higher humidity
- Ideal for homes and offices
Care guide
Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.
Water: Keep the growing medium consistently lightly moist but never waterlogged.
Humidity: Prefers high humidity and thrives in terrariums or humid rooms.
Temperature: Best between 18–26°C. Protect from temperatures below 15°C.
Feeding: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced indoor plant fertiliser.
Size and growth
Styling and placement ideas
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- Perfect for desks, coffee tables, bookshelves, bathrooms, terrariums and other small spaces where its vibrant foliage can be appreciated.
- Pair with ferns and mosses to create a lush indoor display.
Plant highlights
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- Striking dark pink veining creates beautiful contrast.
- Compact growth makes it ideal for smaller spaces.
- Excellent choice for terrariums.
- Adds vibrant colour to indoor plant collections.
- Easy to grow with consistent moisture and humidity.
Pet/child safety
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- Non-toxic. Safe around pets and children.
