Striped Inch Plant. A very pretty plant with olive green and white striped foliage which is purple underneath. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers September to December. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Callisia elegans
A very pretty plant with olive green and white striped foliage which is purple underneath
Additional information
| Generic | Callisia |
|---|---|
| Species | elegans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Striped Inch Plant |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple, white |
| Flowers From | September, December |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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