Chain Plant. A very effective trailing plant with light green foliage purple underneath and fragrant white flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers November to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Callisia fragrans
A very effective trailing plant with light green foliage purple underneath and fragrant white flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Callisia |
|---|---|
| Species | fragrans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chain Plant |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | November, April |
| 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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