Fittonia Red and Dwarf Palm in Playful Fish - Set of 2

Where to keep it?

Both plants do best in gentle, steady brightness.

• Best spot: Window Light (bright near a window, light filtered via glass/curtain).
• They can handle Away from Window Light if the room still gets good daylight, but growth slows.
• Avoid long hours of Direct Sunlight—it heats the pots and dries them out fast (Fittonia suffers first).

How much watering?

The key difference: Fittonia dislikes drying out, while Dwarf palm dislikes big swings - bone-dry one week, soggy the next. Palms prefer steady moisture. So aim for soil that stays lightly moist—not soggy.

• Touch the soil and push your finger 1 inch deep.
• If it feels even slightly moist, wait.
• If it feels dry, water thoroughly until a little water drains from the bottom.
• In summers: usually 2 times a week
• In winters: usually once a week (Always follow the finger-test over the calendar.)

Other care tips

• If the Fittonia droops, it’s usually thirst—water and it often perks up within a few hours.
• Brown tips on the palm usually mean dry air / irregular watering—trim only the brown part.
• Keep both away from hot, dry AC drafts (these two plants feel it quickly).