Callisia Fragrans

Callisia Fragrans is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Basket Plant →

Common Basket Plant Problems →

Callisia Fragrans prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Basket Plant Water Frequency →

Basket Plant Root Rot →

Callisia Fragrans may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Callisia Fragrans is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Callisia Fragrans prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Basket Plant Humidity Needs →

Callisia Fragrans does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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When and How to Successfully Repot Basket Plant →

What Are Healthy Basket Plant Roots →

Callisia Fragrans should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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Callisia Fragrans is native to Southern United States to South America.

Callisia Fragrans has long, trailing foliage which makes them a great addition to a hanging planter. The newest growth will emerge from the tip of the stems.

Basket Plant Lifecycle →

Basket Plant Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Basket Plant →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Callisia Fragrans can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Basket Plant Temperature Tolerance →

Basket Plant Hardiness Zones →

Is Basket Plant a Weed? →

Callisia Fragrans can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Basket Plant →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Callisia Fragrans, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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• Basket Plant Leaves Falling Over →
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• Basket Plant Root Rot →
• Why Is My Basket Plant Wilting? →