Callisia repens ‘Golden’ — Golden Turtle Vine

Description

Callisia repens ‘Golden’ is a small trailing plant with bright lime to gold leaves. Its stems spill over pots and baskets, which makes it a good choice for shelves, patios, and bright indoor spaces.

How to Grow Golden Callisia

Give this plant bright, indirect light. A little soft morning sun can help keep the gold color strong. Hot afternoon sun may scorch the leaves.

Water when the top of the soil starts to dry. Keep the mix loose and well drained. Do not let the roots sit in wet soil.

A Fast, Easy Trailer

The small leaves form a soft mat and trail over the edge of a pot. For another color form, see Callisia repens ‘Bolivian Jew Green’ or the pink-toned Callisia repens ‘Pink’.

If you like colorful trailing plants, Tradescantia zebrina ‘Purpusii’ is another easy choice for bright spaces.

Simple Care

• Light: Bright indirect light or soft morning sun.
• Water: Water when the soil starts to dry.
• Soil: Use a loose, well-drained potting mix.
• Habit: Low and trailing.
• Best use: Hanging baskets, shelves, pots, and mixed planters.