VARIETIES: 	Silver-nerved fittonia, mosaic plant -  F. argyroneura
		Red-nerved fittonia - F. verschaffeltii
		
MAXIMUM LENGTH:	6 - 8 inches long

SUBSTRATE:	1 part loam, 1 part peat moss or leaf mold, 1 part sharp sand and
		½ part crushed charcoal.
		OR! us a mixture of equal parts potting soil and sharp sand.
		To each gallon pailfull of either mixture add: 
		- 1 tablespoon of ground bone meal
		- 1 tablespoon of ground lime-stone
						
LIGHT: 		Shadowless light of a north window. Or, where only artificial
		light is available, provide at least 150 foot candles.
			
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 50 - 55°F (10 - 13°C)
		Day = 68 - 72°F (20 - 22°C)

HUMIDITY:	50% or higher. To achieve this, rest the pot on some stones in a dish
		filled with water. Make sure the water does not submerge the stones and touch
		the bottom of the pot. This will increase the humidity directly around the
		plant due to the evaporation of the water in the dish.
		
WATERING: 	Allow soil to become almost dry between thorough waterings.

FERTILIZING: 	Wait 3 - 4 months before fertilizing newly purchased plants.
		Mature plants - fertilize montly with house-plant fertilizer diluted to 
			half of its recommended strength. 

PROPAGATING:	Propagate from stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

REPOTTING:	Any season.