General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 4 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Burgundy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dragon's Tongue
  • Waffle Plant
  • Narrow Flame Leaf Ivy
  • Dragon's Breath
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Strobilanthes sinuata
  • Synonym: Hemigraphis repanda

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Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2018-10-13
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-12-30
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-12-30
Leaf reverse
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-12-30
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-12-30
Location: Botanical Garden of Berlin
Date: 2012-07-23
Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-08-12
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Zamia? by plantladylin Mar 14, 2018 10:13 AM 4

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