Light
Medium, indirect
Ideal spot
Fittonia albivenis 'White Anne' · Foliage plant · pet-safe
Medium, indirect
Ideal spot
2–3 times a week
In the growing season
Moderate
Moderate grower
Safe
Cats & dogs
White Anne Fittonia (Fittonia albivenis 'White Anne') belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is a moderate houseplant to look after. This moderate grower plant is happiest in medium, indirect and reaches 10–20 cm indoors.
For watering, the rule is simple: keep evenly moist. In the growing season it needs water roughly every 3 days, dropping to every 5 days in winter. Use the watering calculator below to tune that rhythm to your pot size, light and household humidity.
Good news for pet owners: White Anne Fittonia is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA.
Set your pot size, light and humidity — the calculator tunes the watering rhythm to your home.
Light at the spot
Humidity
Season
Water White Anne Fittonia
every 3 days
≈ 2–3 times a week · 10× per month
Let the top 2–3 cm dry and finger-check before watering again.
White Anne Fittonia prefers medium, indirect but will cope with low to medium. Harsh midday sun can scorch sensitive leaves, while too little light leads to leggy, sparse growth.
Keep White Anne Fittonia between 18–26 °C and aim for around 70% humidity (55% minimum). Below 13 °C it risks cold damage — keep it away from draughty windows and radiators.
18–26 °C
Not below 13 °C
70%
55% minimum
Keep evenly moist
Soil between waterings
Pot White Anne Fittonia in moisture-retentive, peat-free mix. A drainage hole is essential — soggy, airless soil is the single most common way houseplants die.
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA — a genuinely pet-safe choice.
The best ways to propagate White Anne Fittonia are stem cuttings and division. Late spring and summer are ideal, when the plant is growing most actively.
The nerve plant faints theatrically the moment its soil dries, then recovers within an hour of watering — a perfect terrarium drama queen.
In the growing season White Anne Fittonia needs watering 2–3 times a week (about every 3 days in a 16 cm pot at medium light), and much less in winter — roughly every 5 days. Use the watering calculator above to get the exact interval for your conditions.
White Anne Fittonia thrives in medium, indirect. A spot near a bright window out of harsh midday sun is ideal; give it a little more light in winter.
White Anne Fittonia is non-toxic to pets. Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA — a genuinely pet-safe choice.
The most common problem with White Anne Fittonia is dramatic wilting. Check your watering and drainage first — most issues trace back to too much or too little water.
The best ways to propagate White Anne Fittonia are stem cuttings and division. Late spring and summer are ideal, when the plant is growing most actively.
Indoors White Anne Fittonia typically reaches 10–20 cm. With the right light and occasional repotting it stays compact and bushy.
Care data last verified on 15 June 2026.
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