Nerve plants (Fittonia) on the other hand prefer consistently moist well-drained soil to keep their green leaves with pink, purple, red, or white variegated ... s leaves have thin yellow leaf ...

When you're ready to sow, Kiersten says to sprinkle the seeds lightly on top of the soil. 'Don't bury them deeply, just cover ...

However some plants have specific needs. For instance, flowering plants and those with variegated foliage need more light than plants with plain green foliage, while ferns like a darker position.