Common Name: Purple Waffle, Hemigraphis colorata
Purple Waffle plant is a unique terrarium plant that is commonly seen in stores being sold as a true aquatic plant. Beware, this plant is not fully aquatic and can only live submerged for extended periods before melting away. This plant will thrive when grown emersed in a high humidity environment such as terrariums or paludariums. The leaves are green on top with a bright purple underside. The texture of the leaves are ruffled and wrinkly which provides an excellent contrast to other types of foliage.
Family Name: Acanthaceae
Origin: South East Asia
Height: 6-12”
pH: 6.0-7.5
Care: Medium
Light: Moderate to High
Co2: Recommended
Propagation: Cut lateral runners and replant
Growth rate: Moderate
Overall rating: 4.28125 / 5 from 32 reviews.
The Hemigraphis Colorata, also known as Purple Waffle, is a unique terrarium plant appreciated for its beautiful and high-quality appearance. Customers often highlight its stunning colors and interesting texture, making it a great addition to terrariums or paludariums. It thrives in high humidity environments and requires moderate to high light.
Review topics: [color, shipping, quality, plants, looks].
"Totally exceeded my expectations. I have this with roots in a large tank and its massive. Each stem is growing 3 steps per intersection, and the purple underside of the leaves is stunning - I didn't know it existed in nature. One of the most unique and awesome plants to grow emersed out of an aquarium."
"Amazing quality! Actually buying more because the purple is so vibrant."
"Great Quality, beautiful colors"
"Used in terrarium setup"
"Great specimen and it arrived healthy and vibrant. I put it in a planter inside my aquarium, and it's doing great! Nice addition to my fish tank!!"
"Fast shipping. Nice plant"
"I’m growing this emerged in a covered glass cup. Beautiful plant. Seems to need pretty high humidity. Received four stem cuttings in good condition with heat pack and insulated packaging. Seems like a quick rooter"
"Beautiful and healthy."
"Very quick shipping. Arrived in great condition, very beautiful and vibrant!"
"Looked great when I got it but had very little roots on it so I am still having to place them in just water to strengthen them. Lost about half from the order."
