Does Fittonia Need Sunlight?

Fittonia. Your Fittonia prefers bright, indirect light. Lower light can cause it to lose some of its vibrant color and growth will slow. Too much light can burn the leaves.

How much sunlight does a Fittonia need?

Growing about 3 to 6 inches (7.5-15 cm.) by 12 to 18 inches (30-45.5 cm.) or longer, the Fittonia nerve plant tolerates bright light to shade conditions but will truly flourish with bright, indirect light. Low light exposure will cause these plants to revert to green, losing the vein's vibrant splashes of color.

Can Fittonia survive without sunlight?

The lighting condition: "Native to the jungles of Peru, the Fittonia is found under the canopy of other plants and is used to having dappled light, so keep your Fittonia out of direct sunshine and place in a shady spot. Too much sunlight can bleach the leaves and fade their bright pink veins."