Overwintering guide
How to overwinter fittonia albivenis 'purple vein'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' rots from the base.
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Overwintering fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' — FAQ
Does fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' need to come indoors for winter?
Fittonia albivenis 'Purple Vein' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 11 — winter lows around 4°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Fittonia albivenis 'Purple Vein' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' in winter?
Cut watering right back — fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fittonia albivenis 'purple vein' rots from the base.