Overview

Introduce a splash of vibrant color and unique texture to your home or office with the callisia repens pink turtle vine. This charming live plant, also known as Pink Lady or Rosary Vine, is a delightful succulent-like trailing plant renowned for its small, round, and intensely variegated leaves that blend shades of pink, green, and cream. Originating from Central and South America, this easy-to-grow species makes an excellent addition to hanging baskets, terrariums, or as a vibrant ground cover in warmer climates. Our healthy, full-rooted plant comes ready to thrive in a 4-inch pot, offering instant beauty and a touch of botanical elegance to any setting. Its resilient nature and attractive foliage make it a popular choice for those seeking a visually appealing yet unfussy plant companion.

Key Benefits

The callisia repens pink turtle vine offers numerous advantages, making it a fantastic choice for any plant lover. Its striking appearance and adaptable nature contribute to a welcoming and lively environment.

• Stunning Visual Appeal: Features small, round, variegated leaves in shades of pink, green, and cream, providing a constant display of vibrant color and texture that brightens any space.
• Low Maintenance & Easy Care: This plant is incredibly forgiving and requires minimal attention, making it perfect for busy individuals or those new to plant care. Enjoy its beauty without constant fuss.
• Versatile Decor: Its trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, or as a ground cover in frost-free zones. It can also be a charming addition to mixed planters or terrariums.
• Air Purifying Qualities: Like many houseplants, the callisia repens pink turtle vine contributes to improved indoor air quality by filtering out common toxins, creating a healthier living environment.
• Drought Tolerant: As a succulent-like plant, it can withstand periods of dryness, reducing the risk of overwatering and making it a resilient choice for various care routines.
• Rapid Growth: This plant tends to grow quickly, allowing you to enjoy its lush foliage and trailing beauty in a relatively short amount of time.
• Pet-Friendly Option: While it’s always best to monitor pets, Callisia Repens is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, offering peace of mind for pet owners.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your callisia repens pink turtle vine is straightforward, ensuring it remains a vibrant and healthy addition to your collection. This resilient plant thrives with consistent, yet simple, attention. It’s truly a low maintenance houseplant that rewards you with lush growth and cheerful color.

For sunlight exposure, the callisia repens succulent prefers bright, indirect light. A spot near an east or west-facing window is ideal, providing ample light without the harshness of direct midday sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. While it can tolerate some partial shade, too little light may cause its vibrant pink variegation to fade. When it comes to watering, allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. This plant is susceptible to root rot if overwatered, so err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering. Moderate watering is key. The ideal soil type is a well-draining potting mix. A standard succulent or cactus mix works wonderfully, or you can amend regular potting soil with perlite or sand to improve drainage. This plant is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, making it suitable for outdoor planting in warmer climates, but it excels as an indoor plant in most regions. Fertilize sparingly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Little to no fertilization is needed in fall and winter. Keep an eye out for common pests like spider mites or mealybugs, and treat promptly with insecticidal soap if detected. Providing good air circulation also helps prevent fungal issues.

Size & Details

This offering includes one healthy callisia repens pink turtle vine live plant, carefully cultivated and shipped full rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot. The plant typically arrives with a trailing habit, with stems already beginning to cascade over the pot’s edge. While its expected plant height can reach up to 6 feet in length as a trailing vine, individual stems in a 4-inch pot will vary in length. The plant is known for its rapid growth rate, quickly developing into a lush specimen. It is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, making it an adaptable choice for various environments. The vibrant pink and green variegated leaves are a consistent feature, ensuring a colorful display from day one. It is shipped ready to be placed in your preferred decorative container or enjoyed in its nursery pot.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The callisia repens pink turtle vine is a trailing plant that can extend its vines up to 6 feet or more in length, especially when grown in hanging baskets or allowed to spread. Its size depends on growing conditions and pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This plant is shipped as a live, full-rooted specimen in a 4-inch nursery pot, ready for you to enjoy or transplant into a decorative container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The callisia repens pink turtle vine is versatile. It thrives as an indoor pink plant in most climates and can also be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, where it can tolerate mild winters.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: It prefers bright, indirect light. Direct, harsh sunlight can scorch its leaves, while too little light may cause the pink variegation to fade.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, it is considered a very easy-care plant, making it an excellent choice for beginners or those looking for a low maintenance houseplant. It’s quite forgiving of occasional neglect.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your callisia repens pink turtle vine will arrive as a healthy, full-rooted live plant, carefully packaged to ensure safe transit and minimal stress.
• Q: Is it shipped in soil? A: Yes, the plant is shipped securely in its 4-inch nursery pot with appropriate soil to keep it healthy during transit.
• Q: How often should I water my pink turtle vine? A: Water thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. It’s better to underwater slightly than to overwater, as it’s prone to root rot.
• Q: Is the callisia repens succulent pet-safe? A: Callisia Repens is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, but it’s always wise to monitor pets and prevent excessive ingestion of any plant material.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: If you live outside of USDA Zones 10-11, it’s best to bring your callisia repens pink turtle vine indoors before temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C) to protect it from frost.