Hemigraphis Repanda Dragon Tongue - emersed
Hemigraphis Repanda Dragon Tongue is a terrarium, vivarium, paludarium plant. Sometimes it is used in aquariums although its duration is limited to a few months. It doesn't tolerate to live constantly submerged. Plant will thrive when grown emersed in a high humidity. It's leaves are long and narrow - purple underside and green on top.
Difficulty: Medium
Origin : Asia
Amount of light needed : Medium, high
CO2 : Not required
Usage: Terrarium, vivarium, paludarium, aquascaping
Growth speed : Medium
Height: 10-30 cm
Plantation zone : Midground
Temperature: 18-26 °C
pH: 6-7.5
Leaf colour: Dark green, purple
Worms, snails & pets free. The picture is only illustrative, and the real plant may vary in colour and size, especially in the winter, because the plants grow more slowly, although we try to provide the largest sometimes it is independent of us. The colour depends on the fertilizers in which they are served. Plants will take their natural look in the aquarium. You will receive plants looking similar like on the photo (without pot, cup).
The size of the plant shows how big it can grow in the aquarium. That gives information to the buyers where to position plant in the aquarium. Plants which you will receives come from greenhouses or laboratory(in vitro) and some of them might be smaller or bigger than the final sizes shown on the listing. Don't be surprised that sometimes plants might not have roots or roots will be minimal. After planting in the aquarium, the plant will grow new roots within a few days.