🌿 Hemigraphis repanda ‘Green’ – Terrarium Care Sheet
 
Common Name: Wavy Leaf Hemigraphis
Type: Tropical groundcover
Growth Habit: Creeping, low-growing
Max Height: 10–15 cm
Origin: Southeast Asia
Placement: Foreground or midground in terrariums
 
💧 Watering
Moisture needs: High. Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Watering method: Bottom watering preferred. Mist occasionally to raise humidity.
Avoid: Waterlogged roots – ensure good drainage.
 
🌞 Light
Ideal lighting: Bright, indirect light.
Terrarium lights: LED grow lights with a 6,500K spectrum work great.
Too much light: Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Too little light: Will become leggy and dull.
 
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Temperature range: 18°C – 30°C (perfect for closed terrariums).
Humidity: 70% or higher. Loves a humid environment.
Best in: Closed terrariums, paludariums, or humid vivariums.
 
🌱 Substrate
Ideal mix: Loose, well-draining tropical mix (e.g., coco peat + perlite + orchid bark).
Optional top layer: Sphagnum moss or leaf litter for aesthetics and moisture retention.
 
✂️ Pruning & Maintenance
Growth rate: Moderate.
Pruning: Trim tips regularly to encourage bushiness.
Replanting: Easy to propagate by stem cuttings—just root in moist soil or water.
 
🚫 What to Avoid
Dry air (will crisp the leaves)
Cold drafts
Soil that stays soggy or compacted
✅ Perfect For:
Naturalistic jungle terrariums
Tropical dart frog or isopod enclosures
Paludarium land zones
Bordering water features