PURPLE WAFFLE PLANT
Dark green to purple leaf tops with striking purple undersides. Waffled leaf texture. Produces small white flowers.
Botanical Name: Hemigraphis alternata
Common Name: Purple Waffle Plant
Family: Acanthaceae
Native to: India and Indonesia
Arrives in a 4" nursery pot if purchased on it's own. Visit our Pots Page to view and purchase pot options.
Non-Toxic
LIGHT
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun as leaves can burn and lose sheen.
WATER
Keep soil evenly moist (not soggy) and do not allow to dry out completely. We sugget displaying your Purple Waffle plant in a location you'll see often as they are great visual communicators! These beauties will droop their leves when they get really thirsty but try not to let them get to this point.
To water:
We suggest top-watering to flush out any built up minerals in the soil. Once the water has thoroughly run through the pot, place a saucer or bowl underneath and top water again. Allow the water to collect in the saucer and sit for about 20 minutes (set a timer). Discard any water that remains in the saucer.
TIPS
- Likes a little extra humidity but normal room humidity will also be acceptable.
- Will produce small white flowers.
- Keep away from cold drafts and heating sources.
- Average room temperature.
TOXICITY
Non-Toxic