Hemigraphis Alternata / Purple Waffle

Terrarium Plants – Not True Aquatic

Strobilanthes Alternata / Hemigraphis Alternata,commonlyknown as red ivy, red-flame ivy, or purple waffle plant, is a member of the family Acanthaceae native to Java. It is a prostrate plant with purple colored leavesIt is a terrarium, vivarium, or bog plant that is sometimes used as aquatic plant decoration even though it’s not a true aquatic plant. Under a proper environment, it can only be submerged for several months. After that,it should begrown emerged fora few months again so they can restore the energy they lose before it has the ability and strength to adapt and survive to underwater life for a period of time.Because of the ability to survive underwater for a long period of time, a lot of hobbyists used this plant as an alternative for other true aquatic plants because theyclaimedit can survive or even grow a few inches taller and develop roots in their aquarium longer thansome of the othertrue aquatic plants.
When grow emerged, above water. It should be kept in consistently high humidity with wet soil. Especially when they are in the recovery stage or when their environment is changed from underwater to above water.

• Sold as loose Fresh-cutPlants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
• Fresh-cutplants| 2-3stems, loose fresh-cut plants
• Bunched plants|2-3fresh-cut plants with foam, and lead weight
• Potted plants|2-3fresh-cut plantswith net pot and rock wool

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests,pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.

True Aquatic:NoSuitable for: Terrarium,Vivarium, Pondor House Plants in consistent high humidityLighting: Partial sunlight, or LED daylightCO2:Recommended
Growth Rates:Medium
Difficulty Level:Beginner
Nutrient Substrate:Recommended
Lighting Requirements:Medium-High