Hemigraphis colorata
Strobilanthes alternata
Hemigraphis colorata is a stem plant.
Stem plant
Save this plant or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Not suitable for aquariums. Not suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Planting & care
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- Height2.4–4.7" (6–12 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Light
- Medium
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Not suitable for aquariums Not suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 2.4–4.7" (6–12 cm)
Water conditions
- pH
- 6–7.5
Nutrients
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Propagation
- Cuttings
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Hemigraphis colorata
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
Calculate fertilizer dosingTaxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hemigraphis
- Botanical name
- Strobilanthes alternata
