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Callisia Species, Chain Plant, Striped Inch Plant

Callisiaelegans var. elegans

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Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Callisia (kal-LIZ-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Callisia elegans
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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