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Hemigraphis Dragon Tongue Flower

on May 19, 2018

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Bought some Hemigraphis plant (dragon tongue/flame) a while ago and it start flowering this morning.

Hemigraphis flower

This is a popular terrarium plant but not an aquatic plant, so I am just growing them outdoor for now.

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Hemigraphis Dragon Tongue Flower

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