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HB Fittonia White

R95,00

6 in stock

Shipping

Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.

We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.

Returns

Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis.

Fittonia White

An Elegant Tropical Foliage Plant for Terrariums, Vivariums & Paludariums

HB Fittonia White is a beautiful tropical foliage plant admired for its intricate white veining, delicate green leaf margins and compact, spreading growth habit. Commonly known as the Nerve Plant, Fittonia is highly sought after for its ornamental foliage and exceptional suitability for humid tropical environments.

Its striking white and green colouration creates a beautiful contrast against lush mosses, dark hardscape and other tropical plants, making it an excellent choice for creating detailed miniature rainforest landscapes.

Key Features

Striking White Veining: Beautiful green foliage featuring an intricate network of prominent white veins.

Compact Growth: A low-growing, spreading plant ideal for foreground planting and smaller tropical displays.

Humidity Loving: Thrives in warm, humid environments, making it particularly suitable for enclosed terrariums.

Versatile Planting: Excellent for tropical terrariums, vivariums, paludariums and decorative indoor plant arrangements.

Beautiful Ground Cover: Develops a dense, attractive carpet of foliage under suitable growing conditions.

Ideal for Terrariums, Vivariums & Paludariums

Terrariums

Fittonia White is particularly well suited to enclosed tropical terrariums, where consistently high humidity encourages healthy, vibrant foliage. Its compact growth makes it ideal for creating lush miniature rainforest landscapes, planting alongside mosses and introducing contrast to predominantly green arrangements.

Vivariums

An excellent addition to tropical vivariums, Fittonia White can be incorporated into foreground planting areas, around natural hardscape and alongside other humidity-loving tropical plants. Its low-growing habit makes it particularly useful for creating dense, natural-looking vegetation.

Paludariums

Fittonia White is a beautiful choice for the terrestrial sections of tropical paludariums. It can be planted in elevated planting pockets, along moist banks and between moss-covered rocks and driftwood.

Its distinctive white foliage provides an elegant contrast against aquatic plants and the darker tones of natural hardscape.

Requirement Recommendation

Scientific name Fittonia albivenis

Common name White Nerve Plant

Lighting Bright, indirect light

Temperature 20–28°C

Humidity High, ideally 70–90%

Watering Keep consistently moist

Substrate Moisture-retentive, well-draining tropical substrate

Growth habit Compact, creeping and spreading

Placement Foreground and ground cover

Difficulty Easy to moderate

Planting & Maintenance

For optimal growth, plant Fittonia White in a well-draining tropical substrate that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. A mixture containing sphagnum moss, coco coir, fine orchid bark and perlite provides an excellent growing medium.

Maintain consistent humidity and avoid allowing the substrate to dry out completely. Fittonia can wilt rapidly when dehydrated, although it will often recover once adequately watered.

Provide bright, indirect lighting to maintain healthy foliage and compact growth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate leaves.

Occasional pruning will encourage bushier growth and help maintain a dense, attractive appearance, particularly when used as ground cover in smaller tropical displays.

In enclosed terrariums, adequate ventilation is important to prevent excessive condensation and fungal problems.

Important: Fittonia White is a terrestrial tropical plant and is not suitable for fully submerged aquarium cultivation. When incorporated into paludariums, ensure its foliage and root crown remain above the permanent waterline.

Create a Lush Tropical Landscape

Whether you’re designing an intricate rainforest terrarium, a naturalistic tropical vivarium or a beautifully planted paludarium, HB Fittonia White offers an exceptional combination of elegant foliage, compact growth and versatility.

Its distinctive white veining and lush spreading habit make it an excellent addition to any tropical plant collection.

Available at Aqua Atlantis, your specialist destination for premium aquatic and terrestrial plants.

RETURNS:
We don’t accept any returns on livestock. (PLANTS,AQUATIC, ANIMALS)

Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis .
Returns after 7 days will be subject to a handeling fee of 10% and the client will remain responsible for for shipping.
Waranty claims: Items will be collected from the client or brought back to Aqua Atlantis and sent directly to the suppliers. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable for ALL shipping fees. If the item/product is faulty, a replacement unit will be sent to the client.
We will not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking after 7 days of purchase.
We reserve the right to cancel any order and refund the customer for whatever reason we see necessary.

PAYMENTS:

By placing an order with Aqua Atlantis you agree to the following payment options: EFT , CASH/CARD ON COLLECTION, PAYMENT OPTIONS PROVIDED AT CHECKOUT.

SHIPPING:

We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
Please note that the couriers only operate Monday – Friday and do not operate over weekends.

Shipping Charges:

The Courier Guy (R120 – R500) – Depending on what you order. If there are additional shipping charges, this will be communicated to you after you have placed your order.

We can Ship dry goods such as: hardscape, soils, gravels, nano tanks, filtration etc, using the locker to locker pudo service for only R80.
Local Collections (cape town)- free.
If you select courier at checkout that is not overnight/priority shipping for plants Aqua Atlantis will not be held liable for any losses that may occur.
We will ONLY Ship aquaticanimals using the express Shipping method.

Live Arrival Guarantee – First 24 Hours
We ship all our livestock using priority overnight delivery to give them the best chance of arriving healthy and happy. If the courier takes longer than 24 hours to deliver, we unfortunately can’t take responsibility for any losses. Our 24-hour live arrival guarantee kicks in the moment the courier picks up your parcel.

DOA GUARANTEE:

DOA Guarantee: If any livestock arrives deceased, please send us proof (photos/videos) within 1 hours of receiving your package, with the animals still in their original packaging.

1. Returns Policy

1.1 Livestock Returns

We do not accept returns on any livestock including aquatic plants and aquatic animals under any circumstances.

1.2 Non-Livestock Returns (within 7 days)

Non-livestock items may be returned within 7 days of purchase.
If the item is inspected and found to be in working condition, the client is responsible for all shipping fees.
If the item is found to be faulty, a full refund or replacement will be provided and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis.

1.3 Returns After 7 Days

Returns requested after 7 days will incur a 10 percent handling fee.
The client remains responsible for all shipping fees.

1.4 Warranty Claims

Items may be collected from the client or brought back to Aqua Atlantis and will then be sent to the supplier for assessment.
If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable for all associated shipping fees.
If the item is confirmed to be faulty, a replacement unit will be provided at no additional cost to the client.

1.5 Preference-Based Returns

We do not accept returns for items that are no longer to the buyer’s liking after 7 days of purchase.

2. Rights Reserved

Aqua Atlantis reserves the right to cancel any order and refund the customer for any reason we deem appropriate.
We reserve the right to refuse service or assistance to any client at our discretion to protect our staff, our business, and the integrity of our operations.

3. Payments

By placing an order with Aqua Atlantis, you agree to the accepted payment methods: EFT, Cash or Card on Collection, and the payment options provided at checkout.
We will only ship out your order once full payment has reflected in our account.
Orders will not be packed, released, or dispatched until payment is confirmed.

4. Shipping Policy

4.1 Shipping Days

Livestock and plants are shipped Monday to Wednesday only to prevent parcels from sitting in courier warehouses over weekends.
Non-livestock items may be shipped Monday to Friday.
Couriers operate Monday to Friday only and do not deliver on weekends or public holidays.

4.2 Shipping Charges

The Courier Guy charges between R150 and R500 depending on order size and weight.
If additional courier fees apply this will be communicated after your order is placed.
PUDO locker to locker for dry goods such as hardscape, soils, gravels, nano tanks, and filtration is R80-R250.
Local collections in Cape Town are free.

4.3 Shipping Conditions

If a non-overnight or non-priority shipping option is selected for plants, Aqua Atlantis will not be held liable for any losses or delays that may occur.
Aquatic animals are only shipped using express shipping.
If the size or weight of your order exceeds standard courier box dimensions, additional courier fees will apply. These cannot be fully calculated during checkout and will be communicated once your order is processed. The website calculates only the minimum shipping charge. This is company policy.

4.4 Tracking and Courier Responsibility

We encourage you to track your parcel during transit using the tracking information provided once your order has been dispatched.
Once parcels leave our facilities they are in the hands of the courier company.
For delivery updates, rerouting, delays, or any transit-related queries, it is best to communicate directly with the courier service using your tracking details.

5. Live Arrival Guarantee – First 24 Hours

All livestock is shipped using priority overnight delivery to give the animals the best chance of arriving healthy.
The 24 hour live arrival guarantee begins the moment the courier collects your parcel.
If the courier takes longer than 24 hours to deliver your order, Aqua Atlantis cannot accept responsibility for losses related to livestock.

6. DOA (Dead on Arrival) Guarantee

If any livestock arrives deceased, you must provide proof within 1 hour of receiving your parcel.
Proof must consist of clear photos or videos of the affected livestock still in their original sealed packaging so that we can assist you properly.

Back Orders and Shipping Exclusions

Kindly note that all back-ordered items are strictly non-refundable.

Please also be aware that free shipping promotions are subject to size and weight limitations. Orders containing large or bulky items, including but not limited to glassware and aquarium cabinets larger than 60cm, do not qualify for free shipping, even if the order value exceeds the free shipping threshold.