Callisia repens 19cm H35cm

£38.00 GBP

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Pot Size 19cm H35cm

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Meet the Creeping Inch Plant—the tiny, trailing carpet of the jungle. With her miniature, waxy green leaves and purple undersides, she’s a fast-growing vine that loves to spill over the edges of pots. She’s cute, compact, and one of the easiest ways to add a "curtain" of green to your shelves!

The Formal Name: Callisia repens
The Nickname: Turtle Vine or Bolivian Jew
Roots: Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Natural Vibe: Creeping across the forest floor in moist, shaded areas.

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Sunlight: Loves bright, indirect light. Morning sun is great, but midday sun will scorch her tiny leaves.

Best Room: Hanging in a window or sitting high on a bright bookshelf.

Snacks: A balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during spring and summer.

Tropical Feels: Appreciates humidity but is very adaptable to normal indoor air.

Cosy Factor: Happy in average home temps (15–26°C).

Thirst: Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. She’ll wilt slightly if she's too dry.

Safety First: Non-toxic to most, but can cause mild skin irritation in some pets.

The Bedding: A light, well-draining potting mix with perlite.

Family Tree: Incredibly easy to propagate—just snip a piece and push it into moist soil.

Space Needs: A low-growing creeper that can trail 30–60 cm or more.

Speed: Super-fast! She’ll fill a pot in no time.

Uninvited Guests: Mostly pest-resistant, but watch for spider mites if the air is too dry.

Moving Day: She has shallow roots and rarely needs a large pot; repot every 2 years.

Haircut: Pinch back the ends regularly to keep her looking full and bushy.

Fresh Air: A tiny but mighty air-purifying vine.

Plant Lore: Often called "Turtle Vine" because turtles and other small reptiles love to snack on her in the wild!

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