Fittonia help

**Bangwalldie** · 9th Jul 2015, 20:34

Over the weekend I went to seaview and purchase two container of fittonia. Within two days, one of the fittonia withered while the other was still fine. May I know what might happen ?

**Urban Aquaria** · 9th Jul 2015, 21:46

Are you growing them submersed in your aquarium tank? They are terrestrial plants and are not supposed to be grown under water.

**fateddee** · 9th Jul 2015, 22:42

Oh are they terrestrial plants? Crap I just bought two from c328 and they are submersed now

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**Urban Aquaria** · 9th Jul 2015, 22:53

Originally Posted by fateddee

Oh are they terrestrial plants? Crap I just bought two from c328 and they are submersed now

Yeah, they are sold mainly for use in vivariums or paludariums.

**fateddee** · 9th Jul 2015, 23:17

Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria

Yeah, they are sold mainly for use in vivariums or paludariums.

thanks UA.
Unfortunately my plants have died. While i took out the lava rock it was tied to, all the leaves fell off.
Should have done my homework first! lesson learnt.
Thanks anyways. Now i know

**Bangwalldie** · 10th Jul 2015, 19:38

I did not plant it in my aquarium I just left it inthe container. And it just withered. Is it possible for it to recover ? Can is it possible if I transfer the one that is still alive into soil instead ?

**Urban Aquaria** · 10th Jul 2015, 20:32

Originally Posted by Bangwalldie

I did not plant it in my aquarium I just left it inthe container. And it just withered. Is it possible for it to recover ? Can is it possible if I transfer the one that is still alive into soil instead ?

Yeah, these plants need light and nutrients to grow too, the containers they come in are just temporary holders, they are supposed to be planted. Just transfer the living ones to a pot with soil and take care of it like a house plant.

**Bangwalldie** · 12th Jul 2015, 08:58

It's attached to a lava rock, so do I remove it or just plant it with the rock ? Is there other ways to keep this plant besides soil?

**Urban Aquaria** · 12th Jul 2015, 12:45

Originally Posted by Bangwalldie

It's attached to a lava rock, so do I remove it or just plant it with the rock ? Is there other ways to keep this plant besides soil?

They can be grown just tied to objects, as long as the roots are not kept too wet (allowed to dry between watering) and the leaves are above water.

I have grown them using hydroculture methods (hydroton balls + hydro pot and water level indicator), and also aquaponic method (plant above water, only roots slightly touching water), they grow well in those ways too.

**Bangwalldie** · 26th Jul 2015, 10:31

Is there any place that sell them in pots with soil instead of being tied to lava rock ?

**Urban Aquaria** · 26th Jul 2015, 11:03

Originally Posted by Bangwalldie

Is there any place that sell them in pots with soil instead of being tied to lava rock ?

Most florist shops and plant nurseries/gardening centers sell fittonias potted in soil, even IKEA also sells them in their gardening section (and they cost way cheaper than from LFS too)... its one of the most common house plants available.

**Bangwalldie** · 26th Jul 2015, 11:25

Any places to recommend inthe north, west and central region? Preferably north

**Urban Aquaria** · 26th Jul 2015, 11:51

Originally Posted by Bangwalldie

Any places to recommend inthe north, west and central region? Preferably north

I guess you can just check at the flower/florist shops around your area to find them... otherwise can check at plant farms at Sembawang side, like those along bah soon pah road.

Example: http://www.huahng.com.sg/contactus.htm