Nerve Plant crispy leaves

Brittle leaves cannot recover, but flexible green stems with sound nodes can produce new growth. Check the crown and root ball before cutting back.

Dry root ball, sound stems

Rehydrate slowly until the center is moist, then drain. Clip wholly dead leaves and stems back to living tissue. Keep bright filtered light and water before another complete dry-out.

Wet root ball or blackening stems

Inspect for rot and remove collapsed tissue with clean scissors. Preserve healthy stem cuttings beyond the damage if the base is failing. A moist recovery environment helps fittonia, but a saturated pot with poor drainage continues the problem.