50 Houseplants That Are Healthy to Keep at Home

16. Nerve Plant, as you can guess, is named for the nerve-like patterns on its leaves.

The Nerve Plants of the Fittonia family are a delight to have in your home. The vibrant green leaves feature nerve-like patterns of white, red, or pink veining that makes for a truly unique look. They’re also drama queens, completely collapsing when they need watering. You can watch them rehydrate and stand back up within a short time of watering. These lovely plants are easy to grow and need only moderate indirect light and watering (don’t worry, they’ll tell you when they need it!) They are excellent at removing common household pollutants like formaldehyde from the air.