This is where they get their name, as the veins resemble our nervous system.
Fittonia, also known as nerve plants, are tropical plants with dark green leaves and white, cream, or pink veins. This is where they get their name, as the veins resemble our nervous system. They love constant moisture and humidity, so they’re great for terrariums. Nerve plants grow to about 6 inches tall, but they can be made more compact and bushier by regularly pinching back the stems. The Fittonia verschaffeltii ‘Albivenis’ is a favorite.