🌿 Overview

Hemigraphis sp. Pink is a compact, creeping plant native to Southeast Asia, prized for its bright pink and purple foliage. Ideal for paludariums, terrariums, and aquarium foregrounds, it forms dense carpets or low-growing mats, creating dramatic color contrasts.

This plant is easy to grow, making it suitable for beginners, and it requires high humidity, moderate lighting, and nutrient-rich substrate. Though it grows slowly without CO₂, supplemental CO₂ encourages denser, faster growth.

🍃 Appearance

• Creeping, low-growing plant with vibrant pink to purple leaves
• Height: 2–6 cm
• Forms dense mats or carpets over substrate
• Leaves are slightly glossy with natural veins, adding texture and depth
• Adds a striking visual accent in terrariums, vivariums, or paludariums

🌿 Plant Type (Hard/Soft)

• Type: Creeping stem plant
• Category: Soft plant
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate

🌡️ Ideal Water / Terrarium Temperature

• 20°C – 28°C (68°F – 82°F)
• Thrives in high humidity environments (paludarium or terrarium)

💡 Lighting Conditions

• Moderate to bright indirect light
• High light enhances pink coloration and compact growth
• Avoid direct harsh sunlight to prevent leaf burn

🌿 CO₂ Requirement

• Optional
• CO₂ improves growth rate and leaf density but not essential for survival

⚗️ Ideal pH Level

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Slightly acidic to neutral substrate or water

💧 Other Requirements

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich, well-draining soil or aquasoil for paludariums
• Fertilization: Benefits from liquid fertilizers or foliar misting
• Humidity: High humidity ensures vibrant coloration and healthy growth
• Watering: Keep substrate moist but not waterlogged
• Trimming: Regular trimming encourages compact mats

🌱 Propagation

• Propagates via stem cuttings or leaf cuttings
• Replant cuttings in moist substrate
• Forms new roots quickly under high humidity and moderate light

💡 Do You Know?

Hemigraphis sp. Pink is often used as a foreground or carpet plant in terrariums and paludariums, prized for its unique pink-purple foliage that contrasts beautifully with green plants. Its creeping growth habit allows it to cover soil or substrate quickly with dense mats.

🏷️ Plant Category Classification

🟢 Beginner Friendly

✔ Yes – Easy to grow, hardy, and low-maintenance

🟢 Non-CO₂ Plant (Low-Tech)

✔ Yes – Thrives without CO₂, suitable for low-tech setups

🟢 High-Tech Plant

✔ Optional – Can grow denser and faster with CO₂ injection