Callisia repens aka Turtle Vine

Turtle Vine requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

Turtle Vine should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Turtle Vine loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

During the cold period, it is common for Turtle Vine to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

Turtle Vine is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Turtle Vine is not in need of supplementary humidity. Most water is taken in by plants through their roots, thus soil watering is the most efficient way to provide humidity to your plants.

The Turtle Vine should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Turtle Vine’s native range is Southern United States to South America.

If you provide your Turtle Vine with adequate amounts of sunlight and water, it will bloom.