Basketplant (Callisia fragrans)
Basketplant (Callisia fragrans) is a fast-growing perennial with arching stems and fragrant white flowers. It's often grown as a houseplant or for groundcover.
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Sunlight
Bright Indirect Light
Watering
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining
Temperature
Average Room Temperature
Habitat
Indoor
Fertilizer
Moderate
Care Requirements
Bright Indirect Light
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some shade, but may become leggy.
Moderate
Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining
Average Room Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid drafts and sudden temperature drops.
Indoor
Moderate
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer. None in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Foliage
Plant Place Type
Pot
Plant Environment
Indoor
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0.5-1.0 m
Spread
0.5-1.0 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
Small
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderCommelinales
- familyCommelinaceae
- genusCallisia
- speciesCallisia fragrans
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Edible
No
Causes mild irritation to skin and mouth.