Slow-Growing Tropical
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Below Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 6 Inches
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.

Purple Waffle Plant Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Below Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Spreading

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 6 inches

Mature Spread: 8 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): White

Flower Shade/Description: White

Fragrant:

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Purple

Foliage Description: Metallic Green-Purple

Temperature: 55° - 80°F (13° - 27°C)

Humidity: Average to Above Average (40% - 80%

Common Name: Purple Waffle Plant

Other Name(s): Red Ivy, Cemetery Plant, Metal Leaf

Scientific Name: Hemigraphis alternata

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Hemigraphis_Purple.Waffle-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Purple Waffle Plant

Best Locations For Growing Purple Waffle Plant

Purple Waffle Plant Sunlight Requirements