Turtle vine is an amazing succulent bearing soft, small green leaves. It makes a terrific addition to containers, terrariums, and hanging planters.
Botanical Name: Callisia Repens
Other Names: Creeping inch plant, Bolivian Jew or turtle vine
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 16-29°C
Uses: Great ornamental plant for adorning your living space.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Succulent soil
- Partial sun to full sun
- Water only when soil feels dry on touch
- Use an organic fertilizer
What to Do After Getting the Package?
- Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
- Gently remove the plant from the package.
- Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.
How to Care for Turtle Vine Plant
Sunlight: Turtle Vine Plant grows well in bright, indirect sunlight, so plant it near windows or balcony. Protect the succulent from direct sunlight, it can burn the leaves.
Watering: Overwatering can harm Turtle Vine plants, so water only when the top one inch of soil completely dries out.
Soil: Use a well-draining succulent soil for growing Turtle Vine plants. You can prepare it at home by combining two parts of potting soil with one part each of sand and cocopeat.
Fertilizer: Feed the plant monthly with an organic fertilizer.
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