Callisia Gentlei Variegated Elegans
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 the tropical origin. They need a light shaded or bright room but NOT in direct sun. C. Elegans is a succulent evergreen perennial of trailing habit, to 15cm tall, with dark olive green, elliptic leaves 6-8cm long, striped with white above, and rich purple beneath. Flowers are small, white, in terminal clusters.
Basic Care
Your Tradescantia prefers bright indirect light to direct light. Insufficient light will cause the foliage to fade. Water your Tradescantia when the top 50%-75% of soil is dry. Water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer.
What You Get!
You will receive 2-3 healthy unrooted cuttings (stems).
The exact, healthy rooted plant as shown, growing in a 4" nursery pot.
