Common Name: Purple Waffle Plant, Waffle Plant

Scientific Name: Hemigraphis alternata

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals:

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, some TerraFirma

Soil Depth: Shallow to Moderate with proper drainage

Lighting: Low to Medium

Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% / Suggested

Mature Plant Size & Root System: These fun plants will max out at about 12" tall and will get bushier with age, if height becomes an issue you may prune down in size-- it is recommended to remove flower spikes when they form or plants tend to get "leggy". Shallow fibrous root system

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown / Front (low) groundcover or underplanting  

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-Toxic if consumed though these are typically used for ornamental not edible purposes

Pot Size & Packaging: A Single 4" potted Purple Waffle Plant / Plant is shipped in the pot wrapped in paper.