Monte Carlo is very hardy. It can grow on wood or rock even without substrate, and can even grow in tanks without CO2 injection if given sufficient light and time.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Height | Width |
| Hemigraphis colorata | Purple waffle | 20cm | |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Colour | Difficulty |
| oC | 6-8 | Green/purple | Easy |
| Light demand | Grow Rate | Placement | Substrate |
| Low to moderate | Fast | Midground | Fine |