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Mr McCrispy
Unopened flower buds, 3 Oct 2026

Mr McCrispy

Fittonia albivenis

Small green leaves with a striking net of white veins. Rescued from the reduced section. Likes steady moisture and humidity, and sulks (flops or crisps) if it dries out.

Common name
Nerve plant
Section
Houseplants
Spot
Indoors
Soil
Outdoor multipurpose compost (holds moisture)
Options
Potential

A low foliage houseplant or terrarium candidate, with the patterned leaves forming the main display.

From
Rescued from a reduced shelf, Sep 2026
Age
About 1 year
Next repot
Around Apr 2027
Edible
❌ Not for eating, but safe around pets.
Hardy
❌ No: indoors all winter
Garden-centre price
about £6
Did you know?

Famous for fainting: it collapses dramatically when thirsty and stands back up within hours of a drink.

RHS guide

Care & updates

Next root check
Apr 2027
What to expect
Steady growth from spring to late summer, then a winter rest. New leaves every few weeks in the growing season.
Feeding
Every 28 days, Apr–Aug, with Houseplant feed, half strength
  1. Observation

    Flower buds spotted today. They have not opened yet; hoping for a good display.

    Mr McCrispy with unopened flower buds
    Mr McCrispy with unopened flower buds
  2. Observation

    Some leaves with small holes and browned, crinkled edges; new growth coming at the tips.

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