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title: "Does anyone know much about Red Nerve plants? Are they always this…"
description: "Does anyone know much about Red Nerve plants? Are they always this unruly? Any tips on containing her will be much appreciated!"
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author: "401_paigenotfound"
published: "2023-07-09T14:57:33.001Z"
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# Does anyone know much about Red Nerve plants? Are they always this…

_Posted by 401\_paigenotfound on 2023-07-09_

Does anyone know much about Red Nerve plants? Are they always this unruly? Any tips on containing her will be much appreciated!

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## 3 comments

### whelf commented on 2023-07-09

If you move it cooler to the light, it may grow leaves closer together. You can probably trim it back to encourage bushier growth too. I don’t think it’s a fittonia though it looks like a Hypoestes phyllostachya. It looks happy enough though!

#### whelf replied on 2023-07-10

\*closer

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-07-09

I will sometimes prune a bit. I'm a big believer in moss poles or other kind of climbing trellis. I use plant clips to secure the stems in a more regular pattern. That being said I have a black pagoda lipstick plant that is pretty unruly and refuses to be tamed! 🤣

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