Fittonia Albivenis - The Exquisite Nerve Plant Collection
Discover the absolutely stunning Fittonia Albivenis - nature's own living artwork that brings intricate beauty to Australian homes! These magnificent Nerve Plants captivate with their delicate leaves featuring spectacular contrasting veins that create mesmerising net-like patterns across rich green foliage. Available in three gorgeous varieties - vibrant red, soft pink, and crisp white veining - each Fittonia Albivenis delivers unique personality while maintaining the same wonderfully manageable care requirements that make them perfect for plant enthusiasts of all levels.
Why Choose Fittonia Albivenis for Your Collection?
- Three Stunning Varieties: Choose from vibrant red, soft pink, or crisp white veining - each creating dramatically different but equally beautiful displays
- Completely Pet-Safe: 100% non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them perfect for pet-loving households without any safety concerns
- Living Artwork: Intricate vein patterns create natural mosaic designs that look like hand-painted masterpieces on every leaf
- Perfect Groundcover: Low-growing trailing habit makes them ideal for terrariums, hanging baskets, or as attractive groundcover in larger displays
- Humidity Lovers: Thrive in Australian bathrooms and kitchens, bringing tropical beauty to naturally humid spaces
Variety Guide
- Red Nerve Plant: Dramatic deep red veining creates bold contrast against rich green leaves - perfect for making a statement
- Pink Nerve Plant: Delicate pink veining offers soft, romantic appeal - ideal for creating gentle, calming displays
- White Nerve Plant: Crisp white veining provides classic elegance - excellent for modern, minimalist spaces
Care Instructions for Australian Conditions
Light: Your Fittonia Albivenis thrives in bright, indirect light but adapts beautifully to lower light conditions, making them excellent for Australian homes with limited natural light. Position away from direct sunlight which can scorch the delicate leaves and fade the beautiful vein patterns. East or north-facing windows provide ideal conditions, though they'll happily grow under artificial lighting.
Watering: Fittonia Albivenis prefers consistently moist (but not waterlogged) soil - they're more forgiving of slightly wet conditions than dry. Every home environment is different, so adjust your watering schedule based on your specific conditions. Chunky, well-draining medium will dry out faster than fine or peat-heavy mixtures. During Australian summer months (December-February), check soil more frequently as these tropical beauties appreciate consistent moisture. In winter (June-August), reduce watering slightly but never allow complete drying as the leaves will quickly show stress.
Temperature: Perfectly suited to Australian indoor temperatures between 18-26°C. These tropical natives appreciate warmth and handle normal household temperature fluctuations well, making them ideal for year-round growing across Australia's climate zones.
Humidity: Fittonia Albivenis absolutely loves high humidity and will reward you with more vibrant colours and healthier growth in humid conditions. Group with other plants to create naturally humid microclimates, or position in naturally humid areas like bathrooms or kitchens. They're perfect for terrariums where humidity remains consistently high.
Fertilising: Feed your Fittonia Albivenis with Growth Technology Foliage Focus every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (September-March in Australia). This professional-grade nutrient supports healthy leaf development and maintains the stunning vein patterns. Use the soil dilution rate of 3-5ml per litre of water, though these delicate plants prefer slightly weaker solutions.
Pruning: Regular pinching of growing tips encourages bushier growth and prevents the stems from becoming too leggy. Fittonia Albivenis responds beautifully to pruning and will quickly produce new growth with even more vibrant patterns.
Perfect For
- Terrarium enthusiasts seeking stunning groundcover plants
- Pet owners wanting safe, colourful foliage plants
- Bathroom and kitchen growing with natural humidity
- Hanging baskets and trailing displays
- Plant collectors wanting unique vein patterns
- Creating living artwork displays
- Small spaces needing compact, dramatic plants
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fittonia Albivenis safe for pets?
Absolutely! Fittonia Albivenis is completely non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it an excellent choice for pet-loving households. You can display these beautiful nerve plants anywhere in your home without any concerns about curious pets investigating the colourful, intricate leaves.
Why are the leaves on my Nerve Plant looking dull or drooping?
Fittonia Albivenis is very communicative about its needs - drooping usually indicates either underwatering or low humidity. Check soil moisture and increase humidity around the plant. These tropical beauties prefer consistent moisture and will perk up quickly once their needs are met. They're actually quite dramatic and will recover beautifully with proper care.
Can I grow different coloured Fittonias together?
Absolutely! Mixing red, pink, and white Fittonia Albivenis varieties creates stunning contrasts and allows you to create your own custom colour combinations. They all have identical care requirements, making them perfect companions for terrariums, mixed plantings, or grouped displays.
How do I propagate my Nerve Plant?
Fittonia Albivenis propagates very easily from stem cuttings during the growing season (September-March in Australia). Take cuttings with several nodes and root them in water or directly in moist potting mix. They root quickly and you'll soon have new plants to expand your collection or share with fellow plant enthusiasts.
Are Fittonias good for beginners?
Yes! While Fittonia Albivenis needs consistent moisture and humidity, they're actually quite forgiving and very communicative about their needs. They're excellent for beginners who want to learn plant care signals, as they'll clearly show when they need water or more humidity, then recover quickly when their needs are met.
Every Fittonia Albivenis from Growing Grounds Australia is carefully selected for superior vein definition and plant health, ensuring you receive a spectacular specimen with the most vibrant patterns. We're passionate about bringing Australian plant enthusiasts these living artworks that combine stunning beauty with rewarding, interactive care.
Please Note: As living plants, each specimen is unique and may vary in size, leaf count, and exact appearance from the images shown. The photos are representative examples of the quality and characteristics you can expect, but natural variations in shape, colour, and growth patterns make every plant one-of-a-kind. This individuality is part of what makes growing plants so special!
If you are from a quarantine restricted state & would like to purchase this plant we recommend using Paradise Distributors concierge service, make sure to contact them prior to purchasing: info@rareplants.net.au
Shipping & Greenhouse Collection
Let's Talk About How Your Plants Get to You!
Alright, so here's the deal with shipping - we try our best to send all our plants potted and ready to go, but sometimes due to larger orders or when we're moving through some big changes, we'll send some plants semi-bare rooted. If you haven't come across this before, it basically means we carefully remove a bunch of the soil before packing them up. I know that might sound a bit scary if you've never ordered plants online before, but trust me, this is actually a really smart way to do it! The main reason we do this is because it creates so much more room in the box, which means we can fit way more plants in one shipment for you. More plants in one box = more green goodness arriving at your door at once! The plants honestly handle the journey better without all that heavy, wet soil sloshing around too. Just make sure you've got some fresh potting mix ready to go when your green babies arrive, because they'll want to get tucked into their new home pretty quickly!
Now, let's chat about what actually fits in our boxes. We can safely fit about 4-6 plants in one box, or if you're stocking up on supplies, one box can hold 3 bags of medium plus 1L of Growth Technology. We really don't recommend adding heavy items with your plants though - it just puts extra stress on your precious plants during transit and limits how many we can fit. If your order ends up being heavier than our standard box can handle, we'll reach out to you about additional postage fees. We're always transparent about costs, no sneaky surprises!
When Does Everything Ship Out?
Here's how our timeline works - we process and ship orders the week after you place them. So if you order on a Tuesday, your plants will get packed and sent out sometime the following week. We ship Monday through Friday (because let's be real, we all need weekends to recharge!), and we're aiming to get your order out within 4-6 business days of processing. Sometimes things take a tiny bit longer because we're a small but mighty team, and we take absolute care in making sure every single plant is packed perfectly. Like, we're talking individual attention for each plant here. We don't rush this stuff!
Once your order ships, you'll get an email with your tracking number. If you haven't received that tracking email, it just means we're still working on your order - it hasn't left us yet. Please be patient with us! We promise we're working as fast as we can while still making sure everything is done right. We pack orders in chronological order to keep things fair for everyone, so no one's getting special treatment or jumping the queue. First come, first served, that's how we roll!
The Journey to Your Doorstep
All our orders ship with Australia Post, and here's something cool - they operate 24/7! That means even if your order gets sent out on a Friday afternoon, it's still making its way to you over the weekend. The postal system doesn't sleep, and honestly, that's pretty amazing for getting plants to you quickly. You can generally expect your plants to arrive within 2-7 days after we ship them, depending on where you are in Australia. Metro areas tend to be quicker, regional spots might take the full week, but either way, your tracking number will keep you in the loop the whole time.
And here's the thing that always blows people's minds - our plants are absolute troopers. We've tested this extensively, and they can genuinely survive in their boxes for up to three weeks if needed. Obviously we don't want them sitting around that long, but life happens, mail gets delayed sometimes, and we want you to know that your plants are prepped and ready to handle whatever the postal system throws at them. While we do our best to avoid delays, occasional unforeseen circumstances may slightly impact delivery times, but rest assured, your plants are packed with extra care and are tougher than you think!
Quarantine States (WA, NT, TAS)
We currently only ship directly to non-quarantine states. Unfortunately, biosecurity restrictions make it pretty complicated to send plants to Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Tasmania. But don't worry, we've got a solution for you! If you're from a quarantine restricted state and would like to purchase plants from us, we recommend using Paradise Distributors' concierge service. They're absolute legends and can handle all the biosecurity paperwork and requirements for you. Make sure to contact them prior to purchasing so they can give you all the details and help you out: info@rareplants.net.au
Come Visit the Greenhouse! (Rockdale)
If you're local or just love the idea of picking up your order in person, we've got you covered! Greenhouse collection from our Rockdale location is available the same week you make your purchase. Our opening hours are always changing, so make sure to check booking availability on our 'Visit the Greenhouse' page before purchasing. After you've paid for your order, just head over and book a time slot that works for you. You'll get to pick up your plants AND have a wander through the greenhouse while you're here, which honestly is such a vibe. Just please wear a mask if you're feeling unwell - it's a small space and we want to keep everyone safe and healthy!
Catch Us at Markets!
We do regular markets around Sydney and would love to meet you in person! If you'd prefer to skip shipping altogether and grab your order at one of our market stalls, just email us at info@growinggroundsaustralia.com and we can arrange collection at an upcoming market. It's a great way to chat plants face-to-face, see what else we've got on the day, and save on postage!
Questions? We're Here for You!
If you've got any questions about shipping, tracking, or literally anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@growinggroundsaustralia.com. We love chatting with you guys and we're always happy to help troubleshoot, answer questions, or just talk plants!
Much love from the GG's Team 🌱
