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Overview
Nerve plant creeps on succulent, hairy stems that can root as they spread. Opposite leaves have short petioles, entire margins and conspicuous netted veins. The smooth blades are deep green, while their veins may be white, pink or red.
NC State describes it as a small rainforest perennial commonly cultivated indoors. Its tiny white tubular flowers emerge between overlapping bracts on terminal spikes. Indoor plants typically do not flower.
Origins & earliest records
Terrestrial
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- Specialist extension accountFittonia albivenisResearch access: 2026-10-21
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