How to Care for Callisia repens (Turtle Vine)

Korean name: 칼리시아

Callisia repens is a small-leaved, light green foliage plant that spreads by creeping and trailing. It grows by covering surfaces and is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner friendly, trailing, indoor suitable, small leaves
• Also known as: Turtle Vine, Creeping Inchplant

Care Guide

• Light: Place in bright indirect light or partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Callisia repens?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Callisia repens?

It likes Place in bright indirect light or partial shade.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Callisia repens safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Callisia repens good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season..