1L Red Ivy, Red Flame Ivy - Hemigraphis alternata

Hemigraphis alternata, a perennial species, is prized for its distinctively attractive oval or heart-shaped foliage with a metallic purple-grey hue. During Summer, it produces petite, bell-shaped white flowers. Best suited for indoor cultivation in cooler climates, this plant's vivid foliage colour is showcased best through mass planting. It also thrives in containers on patios, as groundcover, or in hanging baskets. Regular pruning encourages tidy, compact growth, while maintaining moisture is essential during dry spells. Hemigraphis alternata typically reaches heights of up to 15cm and spreads to 90cm wide.