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Identifying Callisia fragrans (Basket Plant) by Its Runners

Confirmation

Your plant is Callisia fragrans, commonly called basket plant or inch plant. It produces distinctive runners with baby plantlets at the tips—exactly as you described.

Visual Match

Search Google Images for "Callisia fragrans" and you'll see many photos matching your plant, including the runner habit.

Care Basics

Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun.
Water when top inch of soil is dry.
Easy to propagate: snip plantlets from runners and pot them up.
Can summer outdoors in shade; bring in before frost.

Further Help

Email wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com for a detailed care sheet.

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