Common Name: Dragon's Tongue
Dragon's Tongue 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 is 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: 3.9487178 / 5 from 39 reviews.
The Hemigraphis Repanda, or Dragon's Tongue, is a unique terrarium plant with beautiful, vibrant leaves that are green on top and bright purple underneath. Customers appreciate its aesthetic appeal and healthy condition upon arrival. It thrives in high humidity environments and is recommended for moderate to high light conditions.
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"This plant was colorful and healthy. Kudos."
"Arrived fast and healthy. The color on these are super insane."
"used in terrarium setup"
"Cuttings, not a plant. Had to put in my propagation box to mature. Generous portion of cuttings, however. I'm sure at least one will make it. Lost a lot of lower leaves: these are sun lovers, and wasn't too happy about being in a box for 3 days."
"Looks amazing color was beautiful and it did well in shipping to Florida which is blazing hot right now."
"This plant arrived quickly and in perfect condition. And it shot its roots out into the surrounding soil within days! (I could see through the glass!) The colors are amazing "in-person!""
"Awesomely wicked looking! Arrived only slightly wilted but soon after I planted it, it sprung back to life. May buy another one when I get the money. This is my 1st terrarium."
"They look beautiful"
"This plant lost all but one leaf. Going to see if I can bring it back"
"I'm growing these with their roots directly in the water of a paludarium, no substrate. They've started to grow and their roots are taking hold of decor, looks like this will be a good way to grow them without need to plant them in substrate."
