GREEN DRAGON'S TONGUE Hemigraphis Repanda "Green

Size: Single plant | 2.5" Pot Included The Hemigraphis repanda, also known as the dragon's tongue plant, is a small, evergreen perennial plant with attractive leaves and tiny white flowers:

	Hemigraphis repanda
Appearance	Small plant with green upper leaves, magenta lower leaves, and rippled edges
Size	Grows up to 6–9 in (15–23 cm) tall
Light	Prefers part shade or filtered light
Water	Prefers occasional watering to keep the soil moist
Fertilizer	Use a balanced liquid fertilizer
Humidity	Requires moderate humidity
Uses	Ideal for edging patios, borders, walkways, rock gardens, and container plantings
Air purification	Removes toxins like formaldehyde and benzene
Toxicity	Not toxic to humans, but ingestion may irritate

Here are some tips for caring for a dragon's tongue plant:

• Avoid overwatering, as the plant is sensitive to wet soil and may develop root rot.
• Leaves may curl or droop if the plant is overwatered.
• Yellow leaves may be caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Here are some tips for caring for a dragon's tongue plant:

• Light Dragon's tongue plants can tolerate low light, but they grow best in brighter conditions. They prefer filtered light, and too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves. If you want to use a grow light, a full-spectrum LED light is ideal.
• Watering Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry. Dragon's tongue plants prefer moist soil, but they don't do well in extended dry spells.
• Fertilizing Fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer. You can stop fertilizing during the fall and winter when the plant is dormant.
• Pruning You usually only need to prune the plant to remove any leaves that are yellow or brown.
• Repotting Repot the plant once a year or when it doubles in size.
• Humidity Dragon's tongue plants thrive in high humidity environments, like terrariums or paludariums.
• Propagation You can propagate a dragon's tongue plant by cutting off a tip and placing it in water. Roots will eventually grow from the bottom, and you can then plant the cutting in compost.

Dragon's tongue plants are native to Asia and Madagascar, and they can add a touch of nature to any decor style. However, they are not safe for pets and are not intended for human consumption.