Advice for nerve plant in terrarium 🙏
#Fittonia I recently got a beautiful green nerve plant housed in a small closed terrarium. The seller informed me that all it needs is a few sprays of water every few months or so, barring any weird behavior. But the Greg app is telling me to water it a half cup every 2 weeks. I’m inclined to listen to the seller (and will likely contact them again if I’m not sure) but thought this community might have a good idea of whether this app is trustworthy when it comes to terrariums. I’m new to terrarium care! Thanks in advance!! 🌱🪴💕 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Terrarium
8ft to light, indirect
4” pot without drainage
Last watered 1 month ago
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Best Answer
Nerve plants are very sensitive to drought and will wilt when thirsty. I’ve found mine like the dirt to stay slightly moist. You don’t want it to wilt to often or wait for this sign to water because overtime this will kill the plant! It’s sometime better to trust your judgement on how much and how often to water compared to the apps recommendations. Overtime you will learn what the plant likes by monitoring its growth! Since it’s in a closed container it may not need water every two weeks. Good luck!
From my experience with closed terrarium, the closed lid usually keeps most moisture in and will in turn require less watering.
As with any plant, just occasionally check the dampness of the soil to see if it needs a drink or not.
(I do not have either of my terrarium on the app as I am redoing then with new plants in the future)
As with any plant, just occasionally check the dampness of the soil to see if it needs a drink or not.
(I do not have either of my terrarium on the app as I am redoing then with new plants in the future)
@HaptikFeedback thanks! I appreciate the advice!