Secrets To Growing Amazing Fittonias

Secrets To Growing Amazing Fittonias
There probably isn't a more popular terrarium plant that the humble Fittonia but it can be difficult to grow! In this video I'll explain a few secrets I've learned over the years that will ensure you can grow these plants like a BOSS!
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[@minihali]

Went to a nursery a couple of months ago to get some terrarium plants, and one of them was a pretty beat-up red Fittonia. The cashier looked at it and went "oh, that one probably won't survive, so you can have it for free", it is very slow growing, but it is slowly recovering and it'll make for a good story when it is healthy enough for me to take cuttings from.

[@Jen.K]

Fittonia was one of the first plants I got when starting to make terrariums, unfortunately, I put isopods in my first ones too and learned that isopods love to eat Fittonia. So that is my number 1 tip, keep them away from isopods.

[@omumacaw754]

That happened with my dairy cow isopods and fittonia! I find using dwarf white isopods is the best. All the benefits of a clean up crew in a bioactive setup without the plant munching! They don't seem to eat fittonia at all, and have been coexisting together in my dart frog terrarium :)

[@pablobarbato3387]

Mate, bless your soul. Just started in the hobby and I can't get enough from your content. You're a brilliant teacher. Keep up the amazing work!

[@pixio710]

Very helpful, thank you for making this. You saved my mother's terrarium!❤

[@carltonbirds]

Very helpful, thank you 👍

[@GenRN]

I just added a mini red vein fittonia to my terrarium. It is so beautiful!! I learned about using the bonsai soil from you. I don’t have that in my terrarium but if I ever repot, I’ll use it, plus o have compost worms and can use the vermicastings! Thank you! 😊

[@mariacollins]

Interesting to see this. I planted a terrarium with fitonia before ever seeing your channel. They have done okay, but am going to see how much better they do following this method. Thanks Ben.

[@user-xf8jf7di2l]

Can you give me the website that you used to determine the intensity of the lighting

[@taylormayfire574]

Love the creativity! Keep it up

[@greenjars_]

I've always loved using fittonia in terrariums because they were the first proper suitable plant I got. The only problem I've ever had is them melting when the sunlight from my windowsill gets intense, so I make sure move them further away from the window when the sun decides to beam down 💪

[@kevinwebster7868]

Ya that’s from heat. My Fitts love strong light but I use and aquarium light for them.

[@carolstuff]

Thanks for sharing!

[@emilylharrison]

This was so helpful, thank you! I would love to see a detailed video on microfaunas roles in terrariums (which to use, leaf mould, their roles in the ecosystem, etc) please!

[@emilyr9866]

Second this, really digging this channel n_n

[@kasunmadhushankha2946]

Thanks a lot ❤

[@gio7066]

Thanks for tips

[@BritishBeeMan]

Great video! Thanks!

[@littlenewthings2662]

I just got my first 3 fittonias shipped over and they were stuck for a week with no new moisture and no sunlight. I am so grateful they survived in the shipment! that being said, will fittonias be able to survive in exposure with a little more sunlight just to encourage new leaves? What I got was very young and little.

[@flyhighwormfarm7483]

I am in line with your videos 🥰

[@Jen.K]

I have a fittonia growing like crazy sitting in water, where the stems and leaves are in contact with the water, it's making new roots. I have it outside under a bush covered with a clear plastic cover. It shares a kitty litter tray with a creeping fig, which also loves being in water.

[@GHXSTGUNNER]

Good info! I was looking to grow some out of the back of a fish tank. Sounds like this will work out perfectly!

[@crazycatto8049]

Can i use ash for nutrients?

[@Zewch0]

thanks for the tips, where is the link for the light meter? a don't see it, thank you beforehand

[@artzu5921]

here you go, BTMETER BT-881D

[@midnighttraffic1]

how many hours of artificial light do they need in day?

[@ianm139]

Hi I have a plant growing in my terrarium don't no what it is. But I didn't plant it. How is this possible plz , ?

[@stewartfosterc]

0:38 What if you added a few pin sized whole to the top to supply a little airflow to the terrarium?

[@NylonStrings46]

Hi....Is this mix just for propagating Fittonias???? Could it be used as a Terrarium Substrate????

[@nuao88]

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[@g.r.e..g]

“don’t like sitting in moist, wet soil” *me looking at the propagations i just put into moist soil* 😅

[@justm720]

Are fittonias safe for jumping spiders???

[@slacklez]

If your terrarium becomes an aquarium, plant a tissue a few times. Or a ball of paper to wick it out!

[@hammi04]

Would you consider moving to the USa😂

[@healwithdivine]

Do you sell your terrariums?

[@kevinwebster7868]

If your Fitts start growing tall and lanky you don’t have enough light. This plant is weird because in a terrarium it seems to ignore everything it does in nature. I found that strong direct light is best. Contrary to this video however I have never had success with Fitts in bonsai medium. This might be because I live in the tropics. Mine do best in vermiculite.

[@simonkitch]

Do you add any additional nutrients to the vermiculite potting mix?

[@amandadevine477]

What happens when the nutrients in the worm castings are all used up?

[@frankvolz7021]

He said to top dress with more.

[@thedeadalgorithmmusicchann1994]

More illuminati nonsense Heath.