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RE: New Member

>Haven't heard of Fittonia, I have heard of Photinia though..? 

I've never owned a Fittonia, but I looked them up in my houseplant book.
They're somewhat low-growing, spreading plants, with very veiny leaves.
F. verschaffeltii var. argyroneura has silver veins, and F.v. var. pearcei
has larger leaves with hot pink veins.  As far as care goes, here's what
the book says:

"Low-growing ornamental foliage plants for shady, somewhat humid 
places.  Branching stems spread horizontally to 12-18".  Dark olive
leaves have contrasting red or silver veins.  Mounds 4-6:.  Ground
cover, specimen or accent, hanging basket, dish garden, terrarium
plants.  Shallow, fibrous roots.  Plant in well-draining indoor mix; repot
infrequently before spring flush of growth.  Propagate from stem cuttings,
or by division.

Avoid direct sun.  Let soil dry more between waterings during winter.
Low light results in spindly growth.  Trim to shape and remove damaged
parts to reduce potential infection sites.  Fertilize at half recommended
strength every 2-3 months.  Leach regularly to avoid salts damage to
delicate roots.  Best with relative humidity 30% or more, but needs air
movement to prevent rotting.  Check for whitefly, spidermites."

This was probably more than anyone wanted to know, but whatever
helps! :-)

Cami
utaar@cybernw.com
Portland, OR
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