Secrets To Growing Amazing Fittonias

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  • Secrets To Growing Amazing Fittonias
    There probably isn't a more popular terrarium plant that the humble Fittonia but it can be difficult to grow! In this video I'll explain a few secrets I've learned over the years that will ensure you can grow these plants like a BOSS!
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  • @Jen.K
    @Jen.K ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Fittonia was one of the first plants I got when starting to make terrariums, unfortunately, I put isopods in my first ones too and learned that isopods love to eat Fittonia. So that is my number 1 tip, keep them away from isopods.

    • @omumacaw754
      @omumacaw754 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That happened with my dairy cow isopods and fittonia! I find using dwarf white isopods is the best. All the benefits of a clean up crew in a bioactive setup without the plant munching! They don't seem to eat fittonia at all, and have been coexisting together in my dart frog terrarium :)

  • @minihali
    @minihali ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Went to a nursery a couple of months ago to get some terrarium plants, and one of them was a pretty beat-up red Fittonia. The cashier looked at it and went "oh, that one probably won't survive, so you can have it for free", it is very slow growing, but it is slowly recovering and it'll make for a good story when it is healthy enough for me to take cuttings from.

    • @towanda2947
      @towanda2947 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cool. I love fittonia

  • @pablobarbato3387
    @pablobarbato3387 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Mate, bless your soul. Just started in the hobby and I can't get enough from your content. You're a brilliant teacher. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @greenjars_
    @greenjars_ ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've always loved using fittonia in terrariums because they were the first proper suitable plant I got. The only problem I've ever had is them melting when the sunlight from my windowsill gets intense, so I make sure move them further away from the window when the sun decides to beam down 💪

    • @kevinwebster7868
      @kevinwebster7868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya that’s from heat. My Fitts love strong light but I use and aquarium light for them.

  • @pixio710
    @pixio710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful, thank you for making this. You saved my mother's terrarium!❤

  • @user-xf8jf7di2l
    @user-xf8jf7di2l ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can you give me the website that you used to determine the intensity of the lighting

  • @mariacollins
    @mariacollins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting to see this. I planted a terrarium with fitonia before ever seeing your channel. They have done okay, but am going to see how much better they do following this method. Thanks Ben.

  • @GenRN
    @GenRN 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just added a mini red vein fittonia to my terrarium. It is so beautiful!! I learned about using the bonsai soil from you. I don’t have that in my terrarium but if I ever repot, I’ll use it, plus o have compost worms and can use the vermicastings! Thank you! 😊

  • @emilylharrison
    @emilylharrison ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was so helpful, thank you! I would love to see a detailed video on microfaunas roles in terrariums (which to use, leaf mould, their roles in the ecosystem, etc) please!

    • @emilyr9866
      @emilyr9866 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Second this, really digging this channel n_n

  • @taylormayfire574
    @taylormayfire574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the creativity! Keep it up

  • @Jen.K
    @Jen.K ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a fittonia growing like crazy sitting in water, where the stems and leaves are in contact with the water, it's making new roots. I have it outside under a bush covered with a clear plastic cover. It shares a kitty litter tray with a creeping fig, which also loves being in water.

    • @GHXSTGUNNER
      @GHXSTGUNNER 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good info! I was looking to grow some out of the back of a fish tank. Sounds like this will work out perfectly!

  • @carltonbirds
    @carltonbirds 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful, thank you 👍

  • @carolstuff
    @carolstuff ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @BritishBeeMan
    @BritishBeeMan ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @williamstamper2158
    @williamstamper2158 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fittonia and Arrowhead plants drawf variants are really beautiful in small terrarium with Irish moss

  • @kasunmadhushankha2946
    @kasunmadhushankha2946 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot ❤

  • @littlenewthings2662
    @littlenewthings2662 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got my first 3 fittonias shipped over and they were stuck for a week with no new moisture and no sunlight. I am so grateful they survived in the shipment!
    that being said, will fittonias be able to survive in exposure with a little more sunlight just to encourage new leaves? What I got was very young and little.

  • @flyhighwormfarm7483
    @flyhighwormfarm7483 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am in line with your videos 🥰

  • @markmiddleton7074
    @markmiddleton7074 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi love the content. I have one question. I have been gathering moss off a shed roof but when i containerised it all tiny flies came out a few days after. How do i deter these. I bought your book but it doesnt mention anything about it thankyou

  • @Zewch0
    @Zewch0 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for the tips, where is the link for the light meter? a don't see it, thank you beforehand

    • @aRTzu.
      @aRTzu. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      here you go, BTMETER BT-881D

  • @midnighttraffic1
    @midnighttraffic1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how many hours of artificial light do they need in day?

  • @gregorei
    @gregorei 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “don’t like sitting in moist, wet soil”
    *me looking at the propagations i just put into moist soil* 😅

  • @crazycatto8049
    @crazycatto8049 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can i use ash for nutrients?

  • @ianm139
    @ianm139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I have a plant growing in my terrarium don't no what it is.
    But I didn't plant it. How is this possible plz , ?

  • @slacklez
    @slacklez ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If your terrarium becomes an aquarium, plant a tissue a few times. Or a ball of paper to wick it out!

  • @NylonStrings46
    @NylonStrings46 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi....Is this mix just for propagating Fittonias???? Could it be used as a Terrarium Substrate????

    • @nuao88
      @nuao88 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ????????????????

  • @justm720
    @justm720 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are fittonias safe for jumping spiders???

  • @healwithdivine
    @healwithdivine ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you sell your terrariums?

  • @kevinwebster7868
    @kevinwebster7868 ปีที่แล้ว

    If your Fitts start growing tall and lanky you don’t have enough light. This plant is weird because in a terrarium it seems to ignore everything it does in nature. I found that strong direct light is best. Contrary to this video however I have never had success with Fitts in bonsai medium. This might be because I live in the tropics. Mine do best in vermiculite.

    • @simonkitch
      @simonkitch ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you add any additional nutrients to the vermiculite potting mix?

  • @Classic_music_chanel
    @Classic_music_chanel หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your mi idel😊

  • @lonelywolf3209
    @lonelywolf3209 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What Schumacher is for Formula 1
    Rossi is for motogp
    Fittonia is for terrarium

  • @amandadevine477
    @amandadevine477 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happens when the nutrients in the worm castings are all used up?

    • @frankvolz7021
      @frankvolz7021 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He said to top dress with more.

  • @hammi04
    @hammi04 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would you consider moving to the USa😂

    • @MatveyMotion
      @MatveyMotion หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why would he move to our shithole?

  • @stewartfosterc
    @stewartfosterc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:38 What if you added a few pin sized whole to the top to supply a little airflow to the terrarium?

  • @thedeadalgorithmmusicchann1994
    @thedeadalgorithmmusicchann1994 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    More illuminati nonsense Heath.