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Purple waffle plant, also known as red ivy, is a tropical perennial that is commonly grown as a houseplant or as an outdoor annual. This is a specimen that has beautiful prostrate foliage with the added virtue of excellent air-purifying properties. The Hemigraphis genus includes about 30 tropical Asian species with leaves that are grey or green on the top and purple underneath. The purple waffle plant (H. alternata) has a deep puckering of each leaf, which doubles its surface area and increases the air-purifying characteristics.
| Botanical Name | Hemigraphis alternata |
| Common Name | Purple Waffle Plant, Red Ivy |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 8 in. wide |
| Sun Exposure | Full, Partial |
| Soil Type | Moist |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic neutral |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Flower Color | White (flowers are insignificant) |
| Hardiness Zones | 10 to 11 (USDA) |
| Native Area | Asia |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |