4" Pot Purple Waffle Plant
Common Name: Purple Waffle Plant, Waffle Plant Scientific Name: Hemigraphis alternata -Care Recommendations By The Dude- Best for These Animals: Small and moderate sized reptiles and amphibians from tropical climates. Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, some TerraFirma Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage, though it prefers consistently moist soil. Lighting: Low to medium indirect light. Do not place near a heat or basking lamp. Humidity & Misting: 40%-100%, with higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth. Mature Plant Size & Root System: These fun plants will max out at about 12" tall and will get bushier with age; if height becomes an issue you may prune down its size-- it is recommended to remove flower spikes when they form or plants tend to get "leggy". It has a shallow fibrous root system. Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. It will wilt when soil becom