Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux



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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~10–25% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive + airy • Steady-moist • Organic-forward • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Creeping mat-forming herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 15 cm • Max. spread: 30 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Fittonia albivenis; species native to southern tropical America
Outdoor growing
Indoor only
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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Fittonia albivenis 'Joly Josan Red' is a compact nerve plant with dark green leaves crossed by strong red to pink-red veins. It grows low from creeping stems, so the colour sits close to the pot surface and becomes more prominent as the plant fills sideways.
This Fittonia follows the compact Josan-line growth pattern: thin patterned leaves, shallow roots and short stems that thicken well with trimming. The leaf surface responds quickly to changes in moisture, so steady conditions are more important than heavy feeding or frequent repotting.
'Joly Josan Red' stays most defined when the stems remain short and leafy. The red veins run across each small leaf, creating a dense patterned surface as new shoots overlap. Pinching longer stems encourages branching and helps the plant keep a fuller shape.
Like other Fittonia, this cultivar comes from a species adapted to humid tropical forest floors. It has shallow, fine roots and soft leaves, so it responds quickly to changes in moisture. A dry pot causes rapid wilting, while a sealed, wet mix can damage roots and yellow the lower leaves.
Fittonia is listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses by ASPCA under Fittonia verschaffeltii. Pruned material should still be removed after trimming, as chewed plant pieces can irritate the stomach.
Fittonia albivenis belongs to Acanthaceae and is native to wet tropical South America. Fittonia honours Elizabeth and Sarah Mary Fitton, while albivenis means “white-veined”, a reference to the pale-veined species background behind many modern red and pink selections. The Josan-line background sits behind this compact red-veined selection with dark green leaves and short creeping stems.
Fittonia 'Joly Josan Red' keeps a compact shape, dark green leaves and tight red venation at small scale.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.