Callisia Congesta Variegata

Callisia Congesta Variegata Care

Callisia Soconuscensis 'variegata'

What is the plant

Tightly whorled heads of purple-toned leaves with striking wide white bands on thick succulent running stems; showy basket subject; outstanding in urns and windowboxes to cascade down in dramatic color.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 5°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In spring and summer, water every 3 days with standing water, the soil should be constantly moderately moist, water stagnation should not be allowed, water should be drained from the pan. In the autumn, watering once a week. In winter, watered no more than 1 time in 10 days, the soil between watering should dry up. When watering, water should not fall on the leaves.
Fertilizer
In spring and summer 1 time in 2-4 weeks with liquid fertilizer, diluted twice. At too intensive top dressing the plant quickly grows, but the bottom part of stems thus is exposed.
Sunlight
It prefers bright diffused light, while at the same time, the plant should be protected from direct sunlight. In poor lighting, the stems may stretch.

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Soil
Soil homemade take: 1 part compost soil, 1 part coarse sand or perlite, 1 part earth, 2 parts peat (pH 6-8). Good drainage is required. You can use a substrate based on peat.
Temperature
In the summer: 64,4-75,2 ° F, in winter it is better to keep the temperature at least 53,6 ° F.
Popularity
21 people already have this plant 5 people have added this plant to their wishlists