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Variegated Inch Plant in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Callisia fragrans 'Variegata'

 

Variegated Inch Plant

Callisia is related to the Tradescantia family. It is a straggly, cascading, low-growing plant bearing a multitude of small green, fleshy leaves. In late autumn/winter, as watering slows down or ceases, the leaves become deep purple. Often grown as a houseplant in temperate climates as it is a native of tropical origin. They need a light shaded or bright room but not in direct sunshine. Callisia fragrans 'Variegata' has variegated purple-edged leaves

 
plant Features
  • Variegated Inch Plant likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Variegated Inch Plant likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Variegated Inch Plant is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Variegated Inch Plant likes moist and fertile

    Moist and fertile

 
plant information

Common name

Variegated Inch Plant

Latin name

Callisia fragrans 'Variegata'

type

Perennial

family

Commelinaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Variegated Inch Plant likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Variegated Inch Plant is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Variegated Inch Plant likes moist and fertile

    Moist and fertile

  • Water

    Variegated Inch Plant likes very little water

    Very little water

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Variegated Inch Plant is 0.60meters x 0.15meters 0.60 M 0.15 M

Callisia fragrans 'Variegata'

Callisia is related to the Tradescantia family. It is a straggly, cascading, low-growing plant bearing a multitude of small green, fleshy leaves. In late autumn/winter, as watering slows down or ceases, the leaves become deep purple. Often grown as a houseplant in temperate climates as it is a native of tropical origin. They need a light shaded or bright room but not in direct sunshine. Callisia fragrans 'Variegata' has variegated purple-edged leaves


Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Callisia require bright light, especially the variegated types. Keep them above 17C (63F), although they will survive down to a few degrees above freezing in winter. Re-pot small plants annually in spring, but large plants can be fed once a week instead of re-potting. Pinch out regularly to promote bushy growth. House plants are best replaced every two or three years.

 

Propogation by cuttings

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Callisia can easily be propagated by taking tip cuttings at any time of the year. Place in a tumbler of water until the cutting has rooted and then re-plant in fresh compost.

 
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