Nerve Plant Flower

Did you know

• The nerve plant is named after the prominent, colorful veins that pattern its leaves, resembling a network of nerves.
• It is known as the 'drama queen' of houseplants because it dramatically wilts when thirsty but perks up quickly after watering.
• The small flower spikes are relatively insignificant compared to the stunning foliage and are often removed by growers.
• It is native to tropical rainforest floors where it grows as a creeping ground cover in deep shade.
• The genus was named after Elizabeth and Sarah Mary Fitton, authors of an early 19th-century botany book.

Color meanings

Uses

• houseplant
• terrarium plant
• ground cover