An easy to grow, vigorous creeping vine, will quickly fill out the growing container.
Plant Type
All Plants, Indoor Foliage
Hardiness Zone
Cold 9-10, Sunset 1-24
Sunlight
bright to moderate
Moisture
evenly moist to slightly dry
Growing Media
average house
Flowers
small white flowers, found in the axils of the leaves, no ornamental value.
Leaves
creeping vine with orbicular, clasping leaves, green on top and purple on the underside
Dimensions
A creeping vine reaching over 2 feet, filling the diameter of the pot.
Maintenance
Cutting back to maintain size.
Propagation
very easy from cuttings
Misc Facts
Callisia is derived from Greek; calli- meaning beautiful, charming, lovely.
Syn. Hapalanthus repens, Spironema robbinsii
Author's Notes
This was a common plant found growing in the high schools greenhouse. Since we made dish gardens and terrariums it was good as a spiller or ground cover.