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Buy Narrow Leaf Hemigraphis (Hemigraphis Repanda, Ruellia Repanda, Epigraphis) - Stunning Tropical Plant for Sale

Common name:
Epigraphis, Narrow Leaf Hemigraphis
Regional name:
Marathi - Epigraphis

Category: Groundcovers

Family  :Acanthaceae or Crossandra or Thunbergia family


Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Foliage
Flowering season:
Flowers are inconspicuous
Flower or Inflorescence color:
Purple
Foliage color:
Variegated, Purple, Green
Plant Height or length:
Less than 50 cms
Plant Spread or Width:
Less than 50 cms
Plant Form:
Low spreading
Special Character:
  • Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
  • Hanging or weeping growth habit
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Over hundreds

Plant Description:

- Is a truly dwarf growndcover.
- Grows only 10 to 15 cms tall.
- Plants spread and cover an area of around 30 cms round.

Growing tips:

- Ideal as a ground cover in semi shade.
- Will grow in full sunlight in coastal areas.
- Grows quickly and forms a thick mat.
- Adds great color to the greens if used effectively.
- Plant at 20 cms center to center distance for even coverage.