The Basket Plant (Callisia fragrans) is a versatile, hardy plant known for its attractive cascading foliage and easy-care nature. Native to Central America, this plant produces lush, trailing stems that make it perfect for hanging baskets, containers, or as a groundcover. Its glossy, green leaves and fragrant foliage add a vibrant, refreshing touch to any indoor or outdoor space.
A fast-growing, low-maintenance plant, the Basket Plant thrives in a variety of light conditions and is ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Its trailing growth habit makes it an excellent choice for decorative displays, patios, balconies, or indoor plant collections.
Key Features:
- Attractive trailing foliage ideal for baskets, containers, and hanging displays
- Hardy and fast-growing plant suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Glossy green leaves with fragrant foliage
- Low-maintenance and versatile in a variety of light conditions
- Evergreen and long-lived, providing year-round greenery
- Perfect for decorative and functional planting, including indoor décor or outdoor landscaping
Care Instructions:
Light: Thrives in bright indirect light; can tolerate partial shade.
Water: Water regularly to keep soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil is ideal.
Temperature: Prefers warm, frost-free conditions; protect from cold and frost.
Maintenance: Trim back long stems to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Propagates easily from cuttings.
Ideal For:
- 🌿 Hanging baskets, containers, and decorative pots
- 🏡 Indoor plant décor for living rooms, kitchens, and offices
- 🌞 Outdoor patios, balconies, and shaded garden areas
- 🌱 Beginner-friendly low-maintenance plant collections
- 🎁 Gifts for plant lovers or housewarmings
Other names: Golden Comb Plant, Inch Plant, False Bromeliad, Chain Plant, Callisia fragrans Melnikoff (verigated variety)
Pot Sizes: Small – 4 x Tubes 40-80mm wide, Medium – 1 x 80-120mm pot, Large – 1 x 125-300mm pot
Plant Size: Mature stock with well developed roots according to pot size
Delivery: Plants are carefully packaged to ensure safe transport with fast, delivery to your door. Plants can be planted directly in the ground. Water immediately on planting to reduce transplant shock. Delivery is flat rate on all orders up to 5kg Australia wide. Express and Regular post options are available.
