Hemigraphis 'Exotica'

Also Known As

Hemigraphis exotica
Purple Waffle Plant
Red Ivy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

10b-11

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Hemigraphis 'Exotica' plant details

Hemigraphis 'Exotica' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemigraphis 'Exotica'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, foliage plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemigraphis 'Exotica'

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hemigraphis exotica is a colorful easy to grow house plant to terrarium plant. Growing a few inches tall to over 1 foot if allowed room. This plant produces dark maroon stems and dark green to maroon leaves with dark maroon undersides. Leaves have a nice reflective sheen to them. A great contrasting plant for containers.

By: Brian's Botanicals

Hemigraphis exotica a mounding plant with purple, puckered leaves, producing tiny white flowers. Needs filtered light and normal household temperature. Also known as red ivy.