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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