Callisia, Variegated Basket Plant, Chain Plant, Inch Plant 'Melnikoff'

Callisiafragrans

Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Callisia (kal-LIZ-ee-uh)
Species
fragrans (FRAY-granz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Thonotosassa, Florida

Decatur, Georgia

Pepeekeo, Hawaii

Quebradillas, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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M
Theodore, AL | July 2011 | positive

This plant is also called the Family Doctor plant. According to another wedsite I found it on while trying to identify it, it has medicin...Read More

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Thonotosassa, FL | June 2009 | positive

Easy to care for and propagate. Especially beautiful in large (16") hanging baskets. Flowers with partial sun.

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