Colorful hemigraphis in jar - Terrarium plant - Aquaflora

Colored hemigraphis, also known as Purple Waffle Plant, it belongs to the family of Acanthaceae And it is a tropical plant originally from Southeast Asia. In nature it grows in wet environments, along waterways and marshy areas, developing mainly in shape emerged.

Appearance and colors

The distinctive element of this plant is the foliage:

• Large and slightly wavy leaves

• Top color surface intense green

• Lower page Bright purple purple

• Ruffled and decorative weaving

This chromatic contrast makes it a very scenic plant, ideal as a focal point in tropical fittings.

Use in Aquarium, Terrarium and Paludario

The colored hemgraphis It is not a real aquatic plant and It is not suitable for completely submerged long-term cultivation, since it tends to deteriorate and melt.

It is instead perfect for:

• Wet tropical terrariums

• paludari

• Open aquariums, cultivated emerged or semi-emerged

Under these conditions it maintains healthy growth and intense colors, developing a compact and ornamental bearing.

Ideal positioning

• In paludario, along the areas of transition between water and earth

• In terrarium, on humid or slightly raised substrates

• In Open aquariums, with a wet radical apparatus and leaves out of the water

It is advisable to position it in well-lit areas to enhance the purple color of the leaves.

Lighting

• Requires High high-high light

• An intense light favors:

  • Compact growth

  • Most marked coloring

• The use of terrarium is ideal in terrarium Fitostimulant lighting

Water and parameters

In a wet or aquatic environment:

• Ideal temperature: 20 - 27 ° C

• Ph tolerated: 6.0 - 7.5

• Hardness: GH 2 - 10

Terrarium, it is essential to maintain:

• High environmental humidity

• Substrate always slightly wet but not soaked

Co₂ and fertilization

• In open aquariums or water stands with water, a contribution of Co₂ is recommended

• Moderate fertilization:

  • Complete liquid fertilizers

  • Attention not to exceed to avoid weak growth

Growth and maintenance

Growth is moderate And easily controllable:

• can be stored regularly

• Pruning stimulates lateral branching

• Ideal for creating compact bushes

Propagation

Propagation is simple:

• Cutting side or stem jets

• Re-keep directly in the wet substrate

• It takes quickly in a warm and wet environment

The Colored hemigraphis It is an extremely decorative and versatile plant, perfect for those who want:

• A strong visual impact

• A purple-green color contrast

• A tropical plant for wet environments

It is not recommended for completely submerged aquariums, but gives the best of themselves in Paludaries, terrariums and open aquariums, where it can fully express its aesthetic potential.