Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy)

Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) purple leaves and a tiny white flower, close up shot.

Botanical names: Hemigraphis alternata, Hemigraphis colorata

Common names: Red Ivy, Red Flame Ivy, Waffle plant

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Malay Archipelago

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil moistBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageFlood tolerant plant

Waffle plant, Red Flame Ivy. Colorful, fun plant for container culture and indoor plant collection. Silvery leaves with bright purple underneath. Takes both shade or light sun. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens, for terrariums.

Similar plants: Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy)


Image gallery: 18 images
Hemigraphis alternata purple and green leaves with crinkled texture forming ground cover plant
Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica'
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) purple leaves with tiny white flower close up on plant
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with dark purple leaves and small flower close up.
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with metallic purple leaves and small white flower close up
Hemigraphis alternata purple leaves with puckered texture and metallic sheen close up
Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica'
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with purple and silver leaves, a dense ground cover plant.
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) white flower close up with dark purple foliage background
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with deep purple leaves and a tiny white flower
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with metallic silver green leaves on a spreading tropical plant
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with purple metallic leaves close up in soft natural light.
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) purple silver leaves plant covering the soil surface area
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with metallic dark purple leaves close up plant
Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica'
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with dark purple metallic crinkled leaves forming a dense ground plant
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) purple and silver leaves plant in a plastic pot
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with silver leaves, close up of the colorful foliage plant.
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) with deep maroon leaves and light silvery green foliage close up
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) purple and green oval leaves close up plant
Hemigraphis alternata (Red Ivy) white flower close up with raindrops against metallic purple leaves


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