Hemigraphis Alternata / Purple Waffle

 Hemigraphis Alternata / Purple Waffle Terrarium Plants - Not True Aquatic Strobilanthes Alternata / Hemigraphis Alternata, commonly known as red ivy, red-flame ivy, or purple waffle plant, is a member of the family Acanthaceae native to Java. It is a prostrate plant with purple colored leaves It is a terrarium, vivarium, or bog plant that is sometimes used as aquatic plant decoration even though it's not a true aquatic plant. Under a proper environment, it can only be submerged for several months. After that, it should be grown emerged for a few months again so they can restore the energy they lose before it has the ability and strength to adapt and survive to underwater life for a period of time. Because of the ability to survive underwater for a long period of time, a lot of hobbyists used this plant as an alternative for other true aquatic plants because they claimed it can survive or even grow a few inches taller and develop roots in their aquarium longer than some of the