Ask The Plant Expert: I have three pictures of a plant I bought at our local grocery store. I just says a tropical plant. Can you tell me what it is and how to care for it. Thanks, Carol. Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: It appears what you have here is in the Commelinaceae family. It is some type of Callisia, possibly Callisia elegans Striata, (also known as Setcresea striata). But Callisia is a common name for these houseplants. They are native to Central and South America. This plant prefers light to partial shade, warm temperatures (at least 59°F) and humidity. Water generously and spray it often with a spritzer. Feed a balanced fertilizer and trim any long shoots. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new [...]