Callisia elegans

Also Known As

Callisia gentlei var. elegans
Chain Plant
Striped Inch Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

10a-11

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Callisia elegans plant details

Callisia elegans is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callisia elegans

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callisia elegans

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Relative of Tradescantia with silver striped foliage. Does well in shade, stays under a foot tall and creeps along.

By: Avant Gardens

STRIPED INCH PLANT - PINSTRIPED INCH PLANT - Native to Mexico and Guatemala. Dark slate green thick leaves are pinstriped with parallel stripes of silvery tan. Leaves are purple underneath. Likes Bright light to sun and needs good drainage. Tolerates neglect. Small white flowers. Minimum temp 50 degrees. Great , easy , houseplant