SPECIMEN NO. #64
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Acanthaceae
Fittonia albivenis
Common Name: Nerve Plant
Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) is a houseplant in the Acanthaceae family, native to Armenia | Barrancabermeja | Montería | Yopal | Villavicencio | Manizales. It is a medium to low-light species that thrives between 500 and 2500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 5 days, temperatures of 18–28°C, and about 75% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as mosaic-plant.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Low
Minimum Light Requirement
500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
2500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope
18°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
75% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
5574508
Native Biogeographical Range
Armenia | Barrancabermeja | Montería | Yopal | Villavicencio | Manizales; Bangla...