When I put my houseplants out on the north patio, the waffle plant stays inside in the spring. As a result, it is not an excellent outdoor candidate for growing our climate. However, it will not tolerate cool weather and pout at temperatures below 16 degrees Celsius. The purple waffle plant (hemigraphis alternata) is a short shrubby plant that prefers moist conditions and average indoor plant temperatures. Please put it in baskets and planters with other shade-loving plants with similar care requirements. It’s another old-fashioned plant that’s easy to grow indoors in a north- or east-facing exposure. ![]() The purple waffle plant is an excellent color plant. It is a good ground cover in the shade and its rich metallic green leaves, highlighted with deep wine red on the reverse, offer heaps of contrast. The new growths initially stand upright but soon trail over the sides of the container. This makes it a great feature plant for your home or patio. Propagation: Roots quickly from 4 to 6 tip cuttings that have been stuck in vermiculite.Įxtra features: The “waffled” rich purple tinted foliage is dark green to purple at the top and always purplish beneath. Higher humidity is better for growth.įertilizer: Provide fertilizer from spring to fall. Water: Moisten the soil until it is dry to the touch. Lower light levels will not harm plants, but the leaves will turn a uniform green. High light: Produces a rich purple color in the leaves when it is grown in bright sunlight. Scientific name: Hemigraphis Alternata “Exotica.” ![]() It makes a thick ground cover 4-6 inches high with wavy leaves with purple undersides. Hemigraphis alternata is also called the purple waffle plant.
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