Waffle Plant. A colourful foliage plant with puckered purplish green leaves deep red underneath. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Hemigraphis ‘Exotica’
A colourful foliage plant with puckered purplish green leaves deep red underneath
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Hemigraphis |
---|---|
Species | |
Varietry | 'Exotica' |
Common Name | Waffle Plant |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Acanthaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | purple, green |
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 |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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