Succulent Callisia repens gold, a native of Central and South America belongs to the Commelinaceae family. Its common names are turtle vine & creeping inch plant. Callisia repens turtle has a typical bushy growth with trailing habit. It is a miniature plant that grows between 4 to 12 inches tall. The best part is its small bright gold foliage that is flushed on the underside with a pink or purple tint. It contrasts well with its purple stems. The Callisia plant sprouts into white flowers between summer and fall. Turtle vine is a winter-dormant plant, is not frost-hardy, and grows fast. It grows best with bright, indirect, and filtered sun.
Growth Rate
This creeping succulent has a fast growth rate.
Flowering
Between summer and fall, the turtle vine succulent bears white flowers.
Watering
The creeping inch plant, like all other succulents of the Callisia repens varieties, does not need too much water. The best way of callisia repens care is to water it adequately when the soil is completely dry.
Soil
The soil for Callisia repens variegata should be well-draining. It is best to use a cactus or a succulent potting mix for the plant.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone of the evergreen turtle vine is 10b to 11a. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
An essential aspect of turtle vine care is that it should be placed in a place where it is exposed to bright but indirect or filtered light.
Propagation
The ideal method of propagating the turtle vine indoors or outdoors is via cuttings, offsets, and seeds.
Also known as Bolivian Jew, an important tip about callisia plant care is that the soil should be acidic and you need to apply fertilizers every two weeks during the growing season. To prune, you should pinch off the tips of the stem.
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Callisia repens |
| Common Name | Golden inch plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Flower Color | White |
| Genus | Callisia |
| Growth Habit | Hailing, trailing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall (trail upto 2 ft. long) |
| Native Area | Mexico, Central America |
| Plant Type | Perennial plants |
| Propagation | By division, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized potting mix |
| Special Features | Golden yellow rounded leaves |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
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- Description
- Features
Succulent Callisia repens gold, a native of Central and South America belongs to the Commelinaceae family. Its common names are turtle vine & creeping inch plant. Callisia repens turtle has a typical bushy growth with trailing habit. It is a miniature plant that grows between 4 to 12 inches tall. The best part is its small bright gold foliage that is flushed on the underside with a pink or purple tint. It contrasts well with its purple stems. The Callisia plant sprouts into white flowers between summer and fall. Turtle vine is a winter-dormant plant, is not frost-hardy, and grows fast. It grows best with bright, indirect, and filtered sun.
Growth Rate
This creeping succulent has a fast growth rate.
Flowering
Between summer and fall, the turtle vine succulent bears white flowers.
Watering
The creeping inch plant, like all other succulents of the Callisia repens varieties, does not need too much water. The best way of callisia repens care is to water it adequately when the soil is completely dry.
Soil
The soil for Callisia repens variegata should be well-draining. It is best to use a cactus or a succulent potting mix for the plant.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone of the evergreen turtle vine is 10b to 11a. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
An essential aspect of turtle vine care is that it should be placed in a place where it is exposed to bright but indirect or filtered light.
Propagation
The ideal method of propagating the turtle vine indoors or outdoors is via cuttings, offsets, and seeds.
Also known as Bolivian Jew, an important tip about callisia plant care is that the soil should be acidic and you need to apply fertilizers every two weeks during the growing season. To prune, you should pinch off the tips of the stem.
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Callisia repens |
| Common Name | Golden inch plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Flower Color | White |
| Genus | Callisia |
| Growth Habit | Hailing, trailing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall (trail upto 2 ft. long) |
| Native Area | Mexico, Central America |
| Plant Type | Perennial plants |
| Propagation | By division, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized potting mix |
| Special Features | Golden yellow rounded leaves |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
The plant was exactly as described and was well-packed. adore it
Thank you so much, I was blown away by how beautiful the condition was when they arrived.
United StatesNo surprises
The plant looked just like the picture. Very healthy, and with a very pretty decorative rock mulch. Impressive.
United StatesCallisia get You one.
100% happy with this very pretty little plant adds a smile every time I see my little collection. Great team work.