Purple Waffle Plant

Light Needs

Bright Indirect Light

Mature Height

6 - 11 Inches

Mature Spread

6 - 11 Inches

Feature

Pet Safe

Purple Waffle Plant has thickly textured leaves with purple undersides that look almost metallic. This is a good plant for beginners that want more of a challenge. In USDA growing zones 10-11, Hemigraphis alternata is grown as a dense ground cover or container plant. Metal Leaf, Cemetery Plant, and Red Ivy are some of the other common names of this plant. 

Best Locations For Growing Purple Waffle Plant

Purple Waffle looks excellent in a pot on a table or hanging basket. This dense-growing tropical will add a pop of color when grown alone or can be added to an indoor plantscape as a contrast to other tropical plants. Purple Waffle is non-toxic and can be grown around pets and children without worry.

Purple Waffle Plant Sunlight Requirements

Bright indirect light is what Purple Waffle Plant needs to keep the colors of the foliage vibrant and growth robust. The plant will adjust to lower light levels of a north or east-facing window, although growth may slow a bit, and the leaves will be more green than purple.

Purple Waffle Plant Care

Repot the Purple Waffle Plant in an all-purpose potting mix with added perlite or fine orchid bark. Worm castings can be added as a top-dressing to the pot for added nutrition. Light pruning of the older leaves will help the plant keep a compact shape. Purple Waffle Plants growing outdoors for the summer need to be brought in before nighttime temperatures fall to 50 degrees F. 

Watering Purple Waffle Plant

This tropical likes to stay consistently moist and has no drought resistance. Water 2-3 times a week, always letting excess water drain out. Discard any standing water in saucers or cache pots. Purple Waffle enjoys high humidity levels. Portable humidifiers provide the most consistent levels, although daily misting with distilled water is effective.

Feeding Purple Waffle Plant

Purple Waffle Plant is a great candidate for a slow-release granular fertilizer. The granules can be mixed in the soil during repotting in the spring and will feed the plant for six months during the most active growth. Every time the plant is watered, it gets fertilized a small amount. A balanced houseplant formulation is ideal and supports foliage and root growth.

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