Indoor, medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun
Nerve Plant
A small, low plant with leaves netted in red or white veins. Medium to bright, indirect light and no direct sun; it suits a humid spot or a terrarium.
AED 19each, 5-10 CM / RED, Nursery Pot
Prices include 5% VAT.
Height:
Pot:
Ceramic Pot adds AED 16. It arrives planted with fresh soil.
Quantity
- Nerve Plant, 5-10 CM / RED, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 19
- Total
- AED 19
Free delivery in Dubai over AED 199.
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Next-day delivery in Dubai, free over AED 199 (AED 30 below). Outside Dubai: Sharjah AED 100, other emirates AED 200. Fees include VAT
Arrives damaged or wrong? Send a photo on WhatsApp on the day of delivery and we'll replace or refund it.
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun
- Water
- Every 3–4 days in summer to keep soil evenly moist; every 5–7 days in winter
- Pets
- Pet safe
- Size
- 5–10 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Small leaves netted with red or white veins add color at desk height.
- Suits terrariums and humid bathrooms well.
- Stays low and compact on a shelf.
Worth knowing
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though nibbling is best discouraged.
- It collapses fast if the soil dries out.
- Dry AC air crisps the thin leaves.
About this plant
Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) is a low, spreading plant from the rainforests of Peru and Colombia. Its small oval leaves are covered in a fine net of contrasting veins, pink to red or bright white depending on the variety, which gives it the common name mosaic plant as well.
In Dubai it needs a humid, sheltered indoor spot. It is dramatic when thirsty: the whole plant collapses if the soil dries, then usually perks up within hours of watering. AC-dried air crisps the leaf edges, so a bathroom, kitchen, pebble tray or closed terrarium suits it best. Keep it out of direct sun, which scorches the thin leaves, and never place it outdoors in summer.
It works on desks, bathroom shelves and coffee tables, and is a classic terrarium and bottle garden plant. We offer it in small 5 to 10 cm sizes in red or green, in nursery or ceramic pots, plus gift-ready one-size options.
- Sizes
- 5 and 5 cm
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun
- Water
- Every 3–4 days in summer to keep soil evenly moist; every 5–7 days in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Nerve Plant? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Nerve Plant healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 3–4 days in summer to keep soil evenly moist; every 5–7 days in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Moisture-holding potting mix with some perlite. Feeding: Quarter-strength liquid feed once a month from spring to autumn. Common mistake: Letting it dry out in an AC room, which makes it collapse and crisp at the edges. Where it works: Desks, bathrooms, coffee tables, terrariums and bottle gardens.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
Book a Plant Doctor VisitComplete Your Space
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Nerve Plant FAQs
Why did my Nerve Plant collapse?
It is almost always thirst. Water it thoroughly and it usually recovers within a few hours; then keep the soil evenly moist.
How often should I water it in Dubai?
Every 3 to 4 days in summer and every 5 to 7 days in winter, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.
Is it toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists Nerve Plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Is it good for terrariums?
Yes. Its small size and love of humidity make it one of the best plants for closed terrariums.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.