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callisia indoor plant Callisia repens 'Turtle' — Variegated turtle plant

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Description

callisia indoor plant Callisia repens 'Turtle' — Variegated turtle plantGreen and cream striped foliage in a turtle pattern Bright indirect light Moderate watering Very easy Non toxic Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, Callisia repens 'Turtle' naturally grows as ground cover in the moist understory of the Commelinaceae family. Its small, fleshy, round leaves striped green and cream in a pattern reminiscent of a turtle shell form dense, graceful trailing stems especially suited for hanging baskets

🌿 Green and cream striped foliage in a turtle pattern • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Very easy • 🐾 Non-toxic

Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, Callisia repens 'Turtle' naturally grows as ground cover in the moist understory of the Commelinaceae family. Its small, fleshy, round leaves striped green and cream in a pattern reminiscent of a turtle shell form dense, graceful trailing stems especially suited for hanging baskets and shelves. Discover our full Callisia collection and our non-toxic indoor plants.

Which variety of Callisia repens to choose?

Three varieties of Callisia repens are available in our catalog, each with a distinct color palette:

  • Callisia repens 'Turtle' (this plant) — green and cream striped leaves in a turtle pattern, compact trailing habit (H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm). The most graphic and original version.
  • Callisia repens 'Rosato' — powder pink and soft green leaves, graceful trailing habit (H16 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The pastel pink version.
  • Callisia repens — uniform green, small round leaves, trailing habit (H17 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The classic green version.

Light & location

'Turtle' needs bright indirect light to maintain its contrasting cream stripes — in shade, the patterns fade and the leaves turn uniformly green. It is one of the best trailing plants to enhance an interior thanks to its unique graphic foliage.

  • Light: bright indirect to bright partial shade — avoid direct sun which burns the leaves.
  • Ideal: hanging near a window, bright shelf, windowsill, or desk.
  • Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
  • Substrate: light and well-drained — universal potting soil mixed with perlite.

Watering & care

Its fleshy leaves store enough water to withstand a few days of neglect — it’s better to underwater slightly than risk stem rot by leaving the substrate soggy.

  • Watering: moderate — let the top 2 to 3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
  • Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, every 2 weeks in winter.
  • Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes, empty excess water from the saucer after watering.
  • Humidity: adapts to dry to medium humidity — tolerates dry air well.
  • Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer, diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
  • Pruning: pinch the tips to encourage branching and maintain a dense habit.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

Verdeia tips

  • Pinch the tips regularly: 'Turtle' naturally stretches toward the light — pinching the tips every 3 to 4 weeks stimulates branching and keeps a bushy, dense habit.
  • Propagate easily: a cut stem roots in 2 to 3 weeks in a glass of water — propagating plants by cuttings is especially simple with this species.
  • Keep bright light to preserve patterns: in shade, the cream stripes gradually fade and the leaves lose their characteristic graphic look — move it closer to a window at the first signs of greening.

Technical specifications

  • Botanical name: Callisia repens 'Turtle'
  • Common name: Turtle plant, Callisia turtle
  • Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
  • Dimensions at delivery: H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm
  • Adult size: stems up to 30–50 cm (trailing habit)
  • Light: bright indirect to bright partial shade
  • Watering: moderate — let the top 2 to 3 cm dry out between waterings
  • Substrate acidity: pH 6.0–7.0
  • Care: very easy — ideal for beginners
  • Toxicity: non-toxic to pets and children
  • Decor style: variegated / trailing / compact

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of variegation and stem length naturally vary depending on light and growing conditions.

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