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title: "My fittonia is on the verge of suicide, should I buy a terrarium /…"
description: "My fittonia is on the verge of suicide, should I buy a terrarium / try and cut it down / leave it be ???"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "RockyPlant"
published: "2025-12-06T13:25:01.412927Z"
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# My fittonia is on the verge of suicide, should I buy a terrarium /…

_Posted by RockyPlant on 2025-12-06_

My fittonia is on the verge of suicide, should I buy a terrarium / try and cut it down / leave it be ???

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## 4 comments

### Plant Lives Matter commented on 2025-12-06

Oh jeez. I’ve also had issues with Fittonia (or maybe it’s the other way around?). They are only happy in constant high humidity conditions, so terrarium would definitely help. Good luck!!

#### RockyPlant replied on 2025-12-20

Thank you so much!!! I’ll try my best

### Waspinator commented on 2025-12-07

I suggest downsizing the pot by about 1 inch in diameter. Make sure it has both good moisture retention and good drainage in its soil mix (more retention at the top, more drainage at the very bottom). Then just water it relatively frequently; these are thirsty by nature (once or twice a week should do). Also just check the roots and see if there's any weird packaging from the store; sometimes nurseries use shipping materials that can be bad for the plant if they're not removed

#### RockyPlant replied on 2025-12-20

Wow thanks so much for this insight!!

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