Fittonia Fever

I just did a little refresh on my fittonia boxes, which live in an IKEA tabletop greenhouse with T5 lights and a mini humidifier. I had gone away for a 5-day trip and I knew there was going to be some payback for leaving them without their normal daily attention and verbal compliments.

But I came back from my trip with two new fittonias in my carry-on luggage in anticipation, and I had enough plant material left over to create another arrangement, plus one little solo plant to give away.

I’ve never gotten flower spikes until recently, but they appeared at all once, just in the “pink angel” variety.

Advice to fellow fittonia fans: a little water every day and frequent, thorough misting. I pat them gently on the head to see if they bounce back. They should feel springy. These little prima donnas are thirsty.