Plant Care White Anne Nerve Plant

White Anne Nerve Plant

Reviewed by: Kiersten Rankel | Last Updated: 02/25/2022

3.6 out of 5 (8 experiences)

White Anne Nerve Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
White Anne Nerve Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About White Anne Nerve Plant

White Anne Nerve Plant is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and being a survivor with a whopping 321 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

White Anne Nerve Plant likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Fittonia 'White Anne'
Fittonia
Acanthaceae
Lamiales

How to care for White Anne Nerve Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your White Anne Nerve Plant

Water needs for White Anne Nerve Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

White Anne Nerve Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of White Anne Nerve Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for White Anne Nerve Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant White Anne Nerve Plant: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

White Anne Nerve Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of White Anne Nerve Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize White Anne Nerve Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for White Anne Nerve Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your White Anne Nerve Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

White Anne Nerve Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

White Anne Nerve Plant may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

White Anne Nerve Plant Light Requirements →

White Anne Nerve Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

White Anne Nerve Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

White Anne Nerve Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

White Anne Nerve Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for White Anne Nerve Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot White Anne Nerve Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

White Anne Nerve Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize White Anne Nerve Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for White Anne Nerve Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

White Anne Nerve Plant is native to Colombia and Peru.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for White Anne Nerve Plant

White Anne Nerve Plant

White Anne Nerve Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

White Anne Nerve Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 5
White Anne Nerve Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
White Anne Nerve Plant has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
White Anne Nerve Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
White Anne Nerve Plant has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
White Anne Nerve Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Dominic avatar
@Dominic
leaf-1 6 Plants
xp 128 XP
globe Forman, ND
07/25/2021

He’s very very easy to take care of, just make sure you don’t skip watering him because he’ll get very sad )—:

Survivor Survivor
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@kierstenshay avatar
@@kierstenshay
leaf-1 9 Plants
xp 337 XP
globe Port St. Lucie, FL
07/22/2021

Died within 2 days of having it… not sure what went wrong. Wilted completely and now shriveled up.

@TiffanyWalker avatar
@@TiffanyWalker
leaf-1 38 Plants
xp 1,370 XP
globe Longview, WA
06/22/2021

My nerve plant is probably my favorite plant! She was the first plant I bought myself and grows under almost any circumstances!

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor

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