Callisia tehuantepecana
Also Known As
- Callisia 'Tehuantepecana'
- Chain Plant
- Turtle Vine
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Callisia tehuantepecana plant details
Callisia tehuantepecana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green and pink foliage. In fall, spring and summer 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 tehuantepecana
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: commelinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and pink
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Callisia tehuantepecana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Callisia tehuantepecana plant
How to Grow Callisia tehuantepecana
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Callisia repens 'Pink Lady', Callisia repens 'Pink Turtle', Callisia repens 'Tango', Callisia repens 'Tricolor', Callisia repens 'Variegata'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-4"
Width: 6"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Callisia gentlei var. elegans, Chain Plant, Striped Inch Plant
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular
aka Tradescantia navicularis, Chain Plant, Chainplant, Inch Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 12"
- bright shade
- occasional - low
aka False Bromeliad Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Bromeliad
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Callisia congesta 'Variegata', Callisia congesta variegata
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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