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Hemigraphis colorata

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Hemigraphis colorata Purple Waffle Plant,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers, Herbs & Vegetables, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Prostrate, Spreading

Description:

Prostrate perennial plant with attractive bluish-purple oval-shaped leaves and inconspicuous white flowers during the year. Great to use for a colourful groundcover or as a ornamental indoor plant. Grows approx. 15-30cm tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

15-30cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Acanthaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Blue, Purple, Red

Flower Colour: Insignificant, White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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