Turtle Vine, Callisia Repens Plant – With Pot

Description

Callisia is a straggly, cascading, low-growing plant bearing a multitude of small green, fleshy leaves with purple undersides. In late autumn, the leaves become deep purple as watering slows down or ceases. Callisia is related to the Tradescantia family and is sometimes mistakenly named as such. Most of the group either spread or trail such as other Tradescantias, but they differ basically in that they have succulent foliage, though they have the same basic make-up of flowers – having three petals. As a plant with tropical origins – Callisia is happy to live on the edges of forests – so it will need either dappled shade or full sun, and preferably humid growing conditions.

Product Delivery Informations:

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• Actual product may vary in shape or design as per the availability.
• The number of leaves and the size of the plant depends on seasonal availability.
• Since flowers are seasonal in nature, flowering plants may be delivered without the bloom. Flowers, if present in plant, may be in fully bloomed, semi-bloomed or bud stage.
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Turtle Vine Plant Care Instructions:

Water: Callisia love moist soil. Once the pot begins to feel light when lifted, it’s time for another water. Under-watering symptoms include crispy/curling leaves, a grey, washed-out appearance, yellowing leaves and a lack of new growth. These issues are commonly down to either too much heat/light forgetfulness. Dehydration is the number one issue among growers, so always keep an eye out for drying soil. Over-watering symptoms, on the other hand, include yellowing lower leaves, little to no growth and a rotting stem or leaves. Never allow a Callisia to endure long periods of soggy soil or a dark location as both will significantly increase the chance of over-watering and death. Finally, if you water your specimen from the top (over its foliage into the soil), be sure to blow the excess moisture from the leaves’ cubbyholes to avert the risk of rotten foliage.

Light: Bright indirect light is best. The combination of good soil moisture and a well-lit location will provide the best results for your plant.

Sunny locations should be avoided at all costs; prolonged exposure to the sun or dry soil will result in pale leaves, stunted growth and crisping foliage. Remember, if it’s too hot for a chocolate bar, it’ll be too hot for the plant, too!

Fertilizer: Fertile soil is a must; supplement using a ‘houseplant’ labelled feed every two weeks in the growing period, and monthly for the rest of the year.