Red Flame Ivy. A colourful foliage plant with silvery grey leaves that turn metallic purple when exposed to the sun. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Hemigraphis alternata
A colourful foliage plant with silvery grey leaves that turn metallic purple when exposed to the sun
Additional information
| Generic | Hemigraphis |
|---|---|
| Species | alternata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Red Flame Ivy |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing/climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple, silver, grey |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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