Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica'
PURPLE WAFFLE PLANT
Acanthaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: corrugated; dark green; flushed purple; purple underneath
 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Warty Yate

Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 12m W: 12m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Find out more
trees

Fast Facts

trees
As a large and long-term investment, trees need special planning and preparation from the start so their roots, branches and shade will be in the right place.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica'
PURPLE WAFFLE PLANT
Acanthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: corrugated; dark green; flushed purple; purple underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover, indoors

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






Advert