Striped Inch Plant
Scientific Name: Callisia elegans Alexander ex H.E. Moore
Synonym: Callisia gentlei var. elegans
Family: Commelinaceae
Sunset®: 1-24
USDA: 10-12
Sun Exposure: Shade or light shade
Origin: Guatemala, Honduras
Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial
Watering Needs: Keep the soil moist.
Propagation: Cuttings or divisions
Blooming Habits:
Inconspicuous pink flowers with the 3 petals characteristic of the family.
Culture:
Callisia are robust plants, related to the Tradescantia. Check for scale and mealybugs.
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