This plant doesn’t want to stay alive
I have searched everywhere. It was given to me by a friend who kept almost killing it. Consequently, I keep almost killing it too because I can’t figure out what it is or how to care for it. There used to be a lot more of it, and it’s always on the edge of death, yet miraculously hasn’t fully died. At this point, I’m determined to keep the stupid thing alive - it’s mocking me and I must win. Does anyone know what it is?
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I have searched everywhere. It was given to me by a friend who kept almost killing it. Consequently, I keep almost killing it too because I can’t figure out what it is or how to care for it. There used to be a lot more of it, and it’s always on the edge of death, yet miraculously hasn’t fully died. At this point, I’m determined to keep the stupid thing alive - it’s mocking me and I must win. Does anyone know what it is?
identification houseplants indoors plant-care
asked 11 hours ago
GwendolynGwendolyn
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I have searched everywhere. It was given to me by a friend who kept almost killing it. Consequently, I keep almost killing it too because I can’t figure out what it is or how to care for it. There used to be a lot more of it, and it’s always on the edge of death, yet miraculously hasn’t fully died. At this point, I’m determined to keep the stupid thing alive - it’s mocking me and I must win. Does anyone know what it is?
identification houseplants indoors plant-care
asked 11 hours ago
GwendolynGwendolyn
1423
I have searched everywhere. It was given to me by a friend who kept almost killing it. Consequently, I keep almost killing it too because I can’t figure out what it is or how to care for it. There used to be a lot more of it, and it’s always on the edge of death, yet miraculously hasn’t fully died. At this point, I’m determined to keep the stupid thing alive - it’s mocking me and I must win. Does anyone know what it is?
identification houseplants indoors plant-care
identification houseplants indoors plant-care
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It's a Fittonia, common name Nerve plant. These can be difficult to keep healthy because they require high humidity, draught free conditions and steady, warm temperatures. They do not appreciate sunlight either, preferring bright daylight instead - think rain forest conditions. They're good in terrariums, but keeping the humidity up in an ordinary room can be difficult. More info here https://www.thespruce.com/grow-fittonia-houseplants-indoors-1902486
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Radical. This is the answer I needed! I'll see what I can do to make sure it stays alive now. Thanks so much!
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It's a Fittonia, common name Nerve plant. These can be difficult to keep healthy because they require high humidity, draught free conditions and steady, warm temperatures. They do not appreciate sunlight either, preferring bright daylight instead - think rain forest conditions. They're good in terrariums, but keeping the humidity up in an ordinary room can be difficult. More info here https://www.thespruce.com/grow-fittonia-houseplants-indoors-1902486
answered 10 hours ago
BambooBamboo
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Radical. This is the answer I needed! I'll see what I can do to make sure it stays alive now. Thanks so much!
– Gwendolyn
7 hours ago
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It's a Fittonia, common name Nerve plant. These can be difficult to keep healthy because they require high humidity, draught free conditions and steady, warm temperatures. They do not appreciate sunlight either, preferring bright daylight instead - think rain forest conditions. They're good in terrariums, but keeping the humidity up in an ordinary room can be difficult. More info here https://www.thespruce.com/grow-fittonia-houseplants-indoors-1902486
answered 10 hours ago
BambooBamboo
108k254142
Radical. This is the answer I needed! I'll see what I can do to make sure it stays alive now. Thanks so much!
– Gwendolyn
7 hours ago
add a comment |
It's a Fittonia, common name Nerve plant. These can be difficult to keep healthy because they require high humidity, draught free conditions and steady, warm temperatures. They do not appreciate sunlight either, preferring bright daylight instead - think rain forest conditions. They're good in terrariums, but keeping the humidity up in an ordinary room can be difficult. More info here https://www.thespruce.com/grow-fittonia-houseplants-indoors-1902486
answered 10 hours ago
BambooBamboo
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It's a Fittonia, common name Nerve plant. These can be difficult to keep healthy because they require high humidity, draught free conditions and steady, warm temperatures. They do not appreciate sunlight either, preferring bright daylight instead - think rain forest conditions. They're good in terrariums, but keeping the humidity up in an ordinary room can be difficult. More info here https://www.thespruce.com/grow-fittonia-houseplants-indoors-1902486
answered 10 hours ago
BambooBamboo
108k254142
answered 10 hours ago
BambooBamboo
108k254142
answered 10 hours ago
BambooBamboo
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answered 10 hours ago
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Radical. This is the answer I needed! I'll see what I can do to make sure it stays alive now. Thanks so much!
– Gwendolyn
7 hours ago
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Radical. This is the answer I needed! I'll see what I can do to make sure it stays alive now. Thanks so much!
– Gwendolyn
7 hours ago
Radical. This is the answer I needed! I'll see what I can do to make sure it stays alive now. Thanks so much!
– Gwendolyn
7 hours ago
Radical. This is the answer I needed! I'll see what I can do to make sure it stays alive now. Thanks so much!
– Gwendolyn
7 hours ago
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