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Purple Waffle Plant
Hemigraphis exotica · Acanthaceae
How it looks
Purple Waffle Plant (Hemigraphis exotica) is a small plant with very distinctive leaves whose dark-green and purplish surface is deeply puckered like a waffle. The leaf undersides are deep purple, and the stems trail sideways. Height 6-10 in (15-25 cm).
Purple Waffle Plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Hemigraphis exotica
- Common name
- Purple Waffle Plant
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
