{"product_id":"dragons-tongue-flame-hemigraphis-repanda","title":"Dragon’s Tongue Flame (Hemigraphis repanda) — Live Terrarium Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity-Loving · Terrarium \u0026amp; Paludarium Ready · Bold Burgundy Color · Ships Potted or Bare Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon’s Tongue Flame (\u003cem\u003eHemigraphis repanda\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant tropical terrarium plant prized for its narrow, wavy-edged leaves in rich burgundy and red-purple, with purple undersides. Those jewel tones create dramatic contrast against moss, ferns, and green foliage in terrariums, vivariums, paludariums, and fairy gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis humidity-loving plant grows into a bushy, low mound, and its stems root wherever they touch moist soil, so over time it spreads into a colorful ground cover. It's easy to maintain, forgiving of small care mistakes, and simple to propagate, which makes it a favorite with beginners and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 live Dragon’s Tongue Flame\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-selected for healthy, colorful foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted\u003c\/strong\u003e — arrives rooted in a nursery grow pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare Root\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships without pot or soil at a lower price, ready to plant straight into your terrarium or paludarium substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5–8 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is one of a kind. Size and color vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy, red-purple foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e with purple leaf undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow, wavy-edged leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that add fine texture to any layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy, creeping growth\u003c\/strong\u003e that fills in as a colorful ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity-loving\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for terrariums and vivariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to propagate\u003c\/strong\u003e from stem cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e and forgiving of minor care mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds bold color, texture, and depth to terrariums and paludariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a striking focal point or a low, colorful carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasts beautifully with moss and green foliage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to multiply, so one plant can fill more space over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays small enough for tabletop terrariums and fairy gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHemigraphis repanda\u003c\/em\u003e (now classified as \u003cem\u003eStrobilanthes sinuata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDragon’s Tongue, Dragon’s Tongue “Flame”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcanthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia to northern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrestrial tropical foliage plant (not fully aquatic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight at Shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5–8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 4–8 inches, occasionally up to 12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBushy to creeping; stems root where they touch the soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright, indirect light; no direct sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvenly moist, never soggy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–80% preferred; at least 50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65–80°F (18–27°C); tolerates down to about 55°F (13°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot rated by the ASPCA (its relative, the purple waffle plant, is listed as non-toxic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrariums, vivariums, paludarium land areas, fairy gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it moderately bright to bright, indirect light, or a terrarium LED. Keep it out of direct sun, which can scorch the leaves and overheat a glass enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist but never soggy, watering when the surface just begins to dry. Don't let the plant sit in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon’s Tongue loves humidity: 60–80% is ideal, and it needs at least 50%. That makes terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums its best home. In an enclosure, our Automatic Misting System for Terrariums keeps humidity steady with no daily misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it between 65–80°F (18–27°C). It tolerates brief dips to about 55°F (13°C), but it grows best when it's warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a peat-based, well-draining mix with perlite, or a well-draining terrarium substrate over a drainage layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every few weeks in spring and summer, and stop feeding in late fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinch back the stem tips to keep it bushy and in scale with your terrarium. Snip stem cuttings or separate rooted runners and replant them to fill new spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed and open terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaludarium land areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairy gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTabletop planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-focused plant displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot an aquarium plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon’s Tongue is often sold as an aquatic plant, but it isn't fully aquatic. It can survive underwater for a while, then melts away. In a paludarium, plant it in the land area or at the moist edge, above the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeeds humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a terrarium, a vivarium, or a humid room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt spreads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root where they touch the soil, so pinch it back to keep it in bounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant is unique and may vary in size and color. Images are for reference only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee live arrival when our temperature guidelines are followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plant arrives damaged, contact us \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 2 hours of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e with clear photos. We'll send a replacement \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme weather packaging is required\u003c\/strong\u003e when temperatures are below 40°F or above 100°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Dragon’s Tongue Flame?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant jewel-tone foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that stands out in any enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact terrarium size\u003c\/strong\u003e with a spreading, carpet-forming habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care\u003c\/strong\u003e and forgiving of minor mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e and collectors alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e potted, or bare root to plant straight into your setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully packed\u003c\/strong\u003e and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurated by PlantedPro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a specialist shop for live plants, terrariums, and aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Top 5 Questions — Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Can Dragon’s Tongue grow underwater in an aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= Not long-term. Although it's often sold as an aquarium plant, Dragon’s Tongue isn't fully aquatic. It can survive submerged for a while, but it eventually melts away. For lasting results, grow it emersed in a terrarium, or in the land area of a paludarium above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is Dragon’s Tongue safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= The ASPCA hasn't rated Dragon’s Tongue itself. It does list a close relative, the purple waffle plant (\u003cem\u003eHemigraphis exotica\u003c\/em\u003e), as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Eating any plant can still upset a sensitive stomach, so it's best to keep it out of reach of pets that chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. How big does Dragon’s Tongue get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= It typically grows about 4–8 inches tall, occasionally up to 12 inches. Its stems creep and root where they touch the soil, so it spreads into a low, colorful ground cover. Pinch it back regularly to keep it compact in smaller terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Why are my Dragon’s Tongue leaves drooping or drying out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= The usual causes are low humidity or dry soil. Keep humidity at 50% or higher, ideally 60–80%, and keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Plants outside an enclosure often perk up once they're moved into a terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is Dragon’s Tongue Hemigraphis repanda or Strobilanthes sinuata?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= Both names refer to the same plant. 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