Callisia Turtle - Description

Potted Callisia repens 'Turtle'
Common Name: Turtle Vine
Other Names: Creeping Inch Plant
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation
Size: Grows to a height of 10-15 centimeters, with a spreading habit.

Callisia Turtle - Delivery

Delivery Info: Your healthy Callisia Turtle plant will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.

Callisia Turtle - Characteristics

Mature Size: This low-growing plant reaches a mature size of 10-15 cm in height and can spread up to 60 cm.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, providing year-round foliage.
Preferred Position: Partial shade to full sun; it thrives in bright, indirect light indoors.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Callisia Turtle has small, turtle-shell-shaped leaves that are green with purple undersides, creating an attractive contrast.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Not frost-hardy; protect from freezing temperatures.
Diseases: Generally disease-resistant when grown in suitable conditions.

Callisia Turtle - Uses

Uses in Garden: Callisia Turtle is perfect for ground cover in garden beds, rock gardens, or hanging baskets. It also makes an excellent houseplant due to its compact size and attractive foliage.

Callisia Turtle - Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Part-sun to part-shade, both indoors and outdoors.
Is it Frost Hardy: No, it is not frost-hardy and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Fast or Slow Growing: It has a moderate growth rate, neither extremely fast nor slow.
Pruning Advice: Prune to control its spread or to shape it as desired.

Callisia Turtle - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time: Best planted in spring or early summer in Ireland.
Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil with good organic matter. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this low-growing plant.
Positioning of Plants: Place in a spot with bright, indirect light if growing indoors, or partial sun to part-shade if outdoors.
Plant Spacing: Space plants about 30-45 cm apart to allow for spreading.
Pruning: Trim back as needed to maintain desired shape.

Facts About Product: Callisia Turtle is a charming, low-maintenance plant known for its unique turtle-shell-shaped leaves. It adds a touch of whimsy to your garden or indoor space and requires minimal care to thrive.

Enhance your garden's appeal with the delightful Callisia Turtle. Its distinctive foliage and adaptability to both indoor and outdoor environments make it a versatile and captivating addition. Order yours today to enjoy the charm of this lovely plant.