{"product_id":"hemigraphis-repanda-green-5-pot","title":"Hemigraphis repanda Green - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHemigraphis repanda, popularly called Dragon's Tongue or Red Ivy, is a creeping evergreen foliage plant of the Acanthaceae family, native to tropical Southeast Asia. It forms a dense, spreading mat of slim, toothed leaves that are olive-green on top with striking metallic purple-to-burgundy undersides, intensifying in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India's warm, humid conditions it thrives as a fast groundcover, edging plant, hanging-basket trailer and indoor pot plant. It is equally popular among aquarists, who grow it submerged or emersed in planted aquariums and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and quick to root from cuttings, it tolerates shade to part sun and rewards regular moisture with rich, colourful foliage. Occasional small lavender-blue tubular flowers appear in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcanthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm (spreading)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; narrow, serrated leaves, olive-green above with metallic purple-red undersides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale lavender to white (small, tubular)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm\/monsoon months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical; warm humid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light to part shade; some morning sun deepens colour, harsh afternoon sun scorches leaves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top 1-2 cm feels dry. Loves humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining loamy potting mix with organic matter; pH slightly acidic to neutral.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 20-32 C; protect from cold below 12 C and frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity preferred (60%+); ideal for bathrooms, terrariums and aquariums.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced liquid feed diluted, every 3-4 weeks in the growing season (Mar-Oct).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch tips regularly to keep bushy and control spread; remove leggy or faded stems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot or divide every 1-2 years in spring once roots fill the pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy from stem cuttings in water or moist soil; nodes root quickly. Also by division.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for aphids, mealybugs, whitefly and spider mites in dry conditions; treat with neem oil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets and humans; not known to be poisonous.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fast-spreading groundcover and border edging in shaded garden beds\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Trailing accent for hanging baskets, balcony pots and indoor planters\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Foreground\/carpet plant in planted aquariums, terrariums and paludariums\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adds rich purple-red foliage contrast among green plants\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plant or divide at the start of the monsoon (Jun-Jul) for fastest establishment.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In hot, dry North Indian summers, shift pots to bright shade and mist regularly to maintain humidity.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Brighter (filtered) light intensifies the purple leaf colour; deep shade turns leaves greener.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pinch growing tips often for a dense mat; trim runners to stop it overtaking neighbours.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Protect from winter cold in North India; bring indoors below 12 C.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Hemigraphis repanda be grown in an aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Dragon\u0026amp;#039;s Tongue is widely used in planted aquariums and terrariums, growing both submerged and emersed. It does best with good light and prefers an emersed setup with high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my plant's leaves turning more green than purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purple-red colour intensifies in bright, filtered light. In deep shade the leaves stay greener. Move it to a brighter spot (avoiding harsh afternoon sun) to restore the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Hemigraphis repanda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is very easy: snip a healthy stem cutting with a few nodes and root it in water or moist soil. Roots form within days to a couple of weeks, especially in warm, humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048611741942,"sku":"PLT-HEMIGRAPHISR-P05-GRN","price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/wP7akVzhWMxauDlYqBzLQ20pF8vkW9fQSch3tgfU.jpg?v=1782711449","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/hemigraphis-repanda-green-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}