Callisia Repens (Turtle Vine) (Syn. Tradescantia Minima)
Callisia Repens (Turtle Vine) (Syn. Tradescantia Minima)
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Callisia Repens (Turtle Vine) is a charming evergreen trailing plant prized for its tiny, rounded leaves and cascading growth habit. Its dense foliage, available in shades of green with hints of purple beneath, makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, terrariums, decorative pots, and as a lush groundcover in frost-free gardens. The delicate foliage creates a soft, textured appearance that complements both modern and tropical plant displays.
Easy to grow and fast spreading, Callisia Repens (Turtle Vine) thrives in bright, indirect light to part shade and appreciates consistently moist, well-drained soil. Its low-maintenance nature and attractive trailing stems make it ideal for indoor plant collections, mixed container arrangements, and shaded outdoor spaces. Whether cascading from a hanging basket or used to soften the edges of planters, this versatile plant provides year-round colour and texture.

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Mature height
5–15 cm
Mature width
50 cm–1 m (spreading/trailing)
Spacing
30–50 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Small green leaves with purple undersides; tiny white flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Summer
Sun tolerance
Bright indirect light to part shade
Maintenance
Low; prefers well-drained soil, regular watering, and occasional trimming to maintain a compact habit
Root System
Shallow, fibrous root system with stems that root at the nodes; non-invasive