Why does your Fittonia verschaffeltii argyroneura have drooping leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Fittonia is a moisture-loving plant with high transpiration rates; when the soil dries out, the plant lacks turgor pressure, causing immediate and dramatic wilting.
Excessive water or poor drainage leads to fungal pathogens attacking the roots, preventing them from absorbing the moisture needed to keep leaves upright.
As tropical understory plants, Fittonias require high humidity; dry air causes moisture to evaporate from leaves too quickly for the roots to keep up.
Exposure to cold drafts or sudden drops in temperature can cause metabolic stress, leading to temporary loss of leaf rigidity.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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