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Callisia congesta
'Variegata' |
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Callisia congesta
'Variegata'
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Family: Commelinaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 0.5-1'
Spacing: 2-3'
Blooms: White, inflorescence, spike-like, early Spring
Foliage: Purple-toned, white bands, fleshy on succulent running
stems
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Leaf cuttings
Caution: Rapid spreading by runners
Uses: Containers, indoors, hanging baskets, groundcover,
windowboxes
Comments:
Callisia congesta
'Variegata'
is a low maintenance succulent groundcover
with a low trailing growth habit. It prefers a sun to part shade
environment.
Callisia congesta
'Variegata'
has
purple-toned variegated foliage with green and white bands.
Callisia congesta
'Variegata' is easily propagated from cuttings. It
looks
ideal in containers or in hanging baskets; allow the runners to cascade
down the sides showing off its impressive foliage.
Callisia congesta
'Variegata' can also be cultivated for the home or office.
Plant them
en masse as exquisite groundcovers.
Callisia congesta
'Variegata'
spreads
rapidly and soon will fill out nicely a
lovely mat of carpet. Anyone can grow this beauty. Bring
Callisia congesta
'Variegata' indoors for the Winter or mulch well to protect from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-9 |
