Callisia gentlei var. elegans 'Elegans' (Callisia)

Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' purple and green leaves close up plant on a plate
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' leaves with purple and green stripes reaching over a round container.

Botanical name: Callisia gentlei var. elegans

Common name: Callisia

Cultivar: Elegans

Family: Commelinaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Cold tolerance: 35°F

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Callisia gentlei var. elegans (Striped Inch Plant) is a trailing perennial of Commelinaceae native to southern Mexico (Oaxaca, Chiapas), Guatemala, and Honduras. It makes mats or cascading shoots with thick, lance-shaped leaves marked by parallel silver stripes, and it bears small white three-petaled flowers at stem tips; in trade it is also seen as Callisia elegans.

Grow in bright shade to partial shade in a very free-draining mix, water thoroughly and let the top layer dry, and keep slightly on the dry side to prevent rot; stems are brittle but cuttings root easily. Suitable for hanging baskets or as a small groundcover. Outdoors it is best in USDA Zones 10-11 and is frost tender, performing reliably above about 45 F; in cooler regions overwinter containers indoors.

Similar plants: Callisia gentlei var. elegans 'Elegans' (Callisia)


Image gallery: 7 images
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' white flower close up with green leaves on stone background.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' reveals a small white flower atop a slender green stem.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' white flower close up on green striped leaves
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' with small white flower clusters and elongated green striped leaves
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' green and purple striped leaves in a close up photo.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' displays striped green and purple leaves in a close up view.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' green and white striped leaves in a close up plant
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' with elongated lance shaped leaves marked by distinct green and white stripes.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' green leaves with white stripes, close up plant.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' reveals elongated pointed green leaves defined by bold white longitudinal stripes.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' green plant with white striped leaves and small white flower.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' with green white striped foliage and tiny white flower growing upwards.
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' green leaves with white stripes close up plant
Callisia gentlei (Callisia) 'Elegans' showing long pointed leaves with crisp white vertical stripes.


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