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
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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