Which variety of Callisia repens to choose?

The Callisia repens species offers several cultivars with different colors and patterns. Here is how the Callisia Repens 'Turtle' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Callisia Repens 'Turtle' (this plant): variegated foliage with green and cream stripes creating a unique and graphic turtle pattern, compact trailing habit (15 cm). Graphic variegated version.
• Callisia Repens 'Rosato': powder pink and soft green foliage, small fleshy round leaves, graceful trailing habit (16 cm). Pastel pink version.
• Callisia Repens: classic uniform green foliage, small fleshy round leaves, trailing habit (17 cm). Classic green version.

Why choose the Callisia Repens 'Turtle'? If you are looking for a Callisia with variegated foliage featuring unique and graphic turtle patterns, the 'Turtle' is the perfect choice. It is a compact, non-toxic, and ultra-easy variety.

Exposure & location

The Callisia Repens 'Turtle' enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its contrasting variegations and vibrant turtle patterns. It tolerates partial shade but the patterns will be less pronounced.

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

Verdeia tip: the more bright light it receives (without direct sun), the more vibrant and contrasting its cream variegations will be.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate, and empty excess water from the saucer.
• Humidity: prefers 50-60% humidity, tolerates dry air.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and maintain a compact, dense shape.

The fleshy leaves store water — better to underwater than overwater.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its unique turtle-patterned variegated foliage and graceful trailing habit, the Callisia Repens 'Turtle' adds a touch of softness and character to your urban jungle. It creates a soft and natural cascading effect.

• To pair with: Tradescantia, Pothos, Senecio Rowleyanus, Peperomia, or other trailing plants to create a varied and contrasting plant shelf.
• Ideal pot: macramé hanger, hanging decorative pot, or pot on a shelf to highlight the trailing stems.
• Ambiance: perfect hanging near a window, on a bright shelf, desk, or bright bathroom to bring softness and lightness.

The trailing variegated foliage creates a soft cascading effect that brings softness and character to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Maintain bright light: to preserve variegation — in shade, the patterns fade.
• Avoid direct sunlight: which burns the delicate leaves.
• Regularly pinch the tips: to encourage branching and dense growth.
• Very easy to propagate: cut a stem and place it in water or directly in the substrate.
• Enjoy its non-toxicity: Callisia is safe for cats and dogs.

A true variegated gem, Callisia Repens 'Turtle' captivates with its unique turtle-patterned foliage and graceful trailing habit. A compact plant ideal for bringing softness and character to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Callisia repens 'Turtle'
• Common name: Callisia Turtle, Turtle Plant, Callisia Turtle
• Family: Commelinaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø10.5 × H15 cm
• Adult size: stems up to 30–50 cm long (trailing habit)
• Exposure: bright indirect light, bright partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Variegated / Trailing / Compact
• Particularity: unique turtle pattern variegated foliage, graphic green and cream stripes, graceful trailing habit, ideal for hanging, very easy to care for, compact and suitable for small spaces, non-toxic to pets, easy to propagate

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of variegation and the length of the stems naturally vary.