{"product_id":"red-nerve-plant-live-potted-house-plant-2-5-pot-fittonia-albivenis-air-purifying-red-veined-leaves-ideal-for-terrariums","title":"Red Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Crimson Understory Carpet \u0026amp; Living Moisture Barometer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Overview \u0026amp; Vivarium Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtched with intricate, ruby-to-crimson veins across deep forest-green foliage, the Red Nerve Plant brings bold color and visual depth to the shaded floor of your bioactive habitat. Its low-growing, spreading habit forms a lush groundcover canopy that locks in vital ambient soil humidity and provides essential micro-shelter for ground-dwelling inhabitants. Like all \u003ci\u003eFittonia\u003c\/i\u003e, it acts as an excellent \"living hygrometer,\" signaling when the enclosure's moisture levels drop before humidity becomes critically low for your pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📋 Husbandry \u0026amp; Care Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e Low to moderate, indirect vivarium LED lighting \u003ci\u003e(keep out of harsh, direct hot spots to prevent leaf scorch)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumidity Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e 65% – 90%+ \u003ci\u003e(thrives in warm, consistently humid tropical and subtropical environments)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant in moisture-retentive, well-aerated bioactive substrate (such as an ABG-style mix) paired with a functional drainage layer to maintain constant moisture without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Foreground to midground groundcover or nestled into lower background planters and moist rock crevices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🦎 Compatibility \u0026amp; Enclosure Synergy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Suited For:\u003c\/b\u003e Poison Dart Frogs (\u003ci\u003eDendrobatidae\u003c\/i\u003e), Mourning Geckos, Micro-Geckos (\u003ci\u003eSphaerodactylus \/ Gonatodes\u003c\/i\u003e), Reed Frogs, Mantellas, and bioactive Clean-Up Crews (Isopods \u0026amp; Springtails).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to delicate. Ideal for lightweight amphibians, micro-geckos, and clean-up crews; heavy-bodied climbing lizards or snakes may trample the low-growing foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBioactive Function:\u003c\/b\u003e Shallow root networks help stabilize moist soil and cycle organic waste, while the dense leaf canopy maintains a shaded, humid microclimate ideal for springtail breeding and isopod foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Non-toxic and safe for bioactive reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46999163470023,"sku":"sku-50865330553120","price":37.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/8590\/3815\/files\/s-l1600_068f74f8-ff76-47f2-b6f2-4a971491fe23.webp?v=1786844028","url":"https:\/\/rachelsreptileresource.shop\/products\/red-nerve-plant-live-potted-house-plant-2-5-pot-fittonia-albivenis-air-purifying-red-veined-leaves-ideal-for-terrariums","provider":"Rachel's Reptile Resource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}