Purple Waffle Plant

Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica' Overview Uses: Houseplant, patio plant, or outdoor plant (in approved tropical zones) Benefits: Nontoxic to people and pets—perfect and safe for areas that children and pets may access. Air purifier. Super unique foliage. Convenient size. Easy to take care of.  USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 12 Sun: Bright Indirect (full sun may cause leaf burn) Life Cycle: Perennial  Mature Height: 8" (easily trimmed branches grow longer but begin to fall over around this height) Mature Width: 6' Outdoors (easily trimmed branches trail/hang up to 48" depending on grow situation) Bloom Season: Intermittent and occasional   Summary The Purple Waffle Plant is a great houseplant due to its ease of care, its air purification abilities, and the fact that it's nontoxic to both pets and people. It gets its name from its beautiful, hallmark metallic gray/green foliage with a purple underside. A smaller plant than many, Purple Waffle Plant only grows to a height of around 8" and is