Callisia repens

Inch plant / Turtle vine

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Trailing perennial herbaceous plant with small oval leaves, often variegated or with purple undersides. Fast-growing, ideal for hanging baskets.
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Plant Details

Common Name Inch plant / Turtle vine
Family Commelinaceae
Genus Callisia
Species Repens
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming Small white flowers in summer, primarily grown for foliage
Leaf Color Green with purple undersides / Variegated cream and green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite or vermiculite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow top inch to dry between waterings in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light preferred; direct sun may scorch variegated leaves, tolerate partial shade well

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring/Summer), reduce in autumn

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips regularly to promote bushiness and prevent leggy growth

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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