What Is This Plant, It's Purple And Green ?

[Joanne_]

Hi

 
I bought this plant today, I was told it was hardy and would last a while as I know that some of the plants you buy aren't supposed to be for aquariums !
 
But I don't know what it is and as it looks like it has been cut as there are no roots, I now have my doubts that it is an actual aquarium plant.
 
Do you know what it is ?
 
Attached is a photo of it.
 
Thanks !
 
Jo.

 

[DrRob]

The only thing that springs to mind, sadly, is Hemigraphis exotica, which is sadly indeed non-aquatic. Lovely bog garden plant though.

 

[Joanne_]

Thanks DrRob, but I don't think it's that. The leaves for the hemigraphis exotica look different to my leaves. Mine are smooth and thin, the other looks thick and bubbly.
 
Jo.

 

[jancarius]

ok just done a quick google search and found this, 
 
 
http/www.apsa.co.za/board/index.php?topic=3378.0
 
 
hope that helps

 

[DrRob]

It's a new one on me, but it looks spot on, sadly non-aquatic.