Turtle Vine Sapling Plant

The Turtle Vine is a trending houseplant loved for its dense trailing foliage that spills beautifully over pots and baskets. It is a fast grower, making it perfect for those who want quick greenery in their homes. Its foliage has a unique charm with tiny overlapping leaves, resembling turtle shells, hence the name.

📌 Product Details:

• Product Name: Turtle Vine Plant

• Botanical Name: Callisia repens

• Common Names: Turtle Vine, Creeping Inch Plant, Callisia Creeper

• Plant Type: Perennial, Trailing Ornamental Plant

• Leaf Color: Glossy Green with Purple Undersides (sometimes reddish)

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches (trailing up to 2 feet)

• Growth Habit: Dense, trailing creeper

• Sunlight Requirement: Bright indirect sunlight to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate – keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix enriched with compost

🌱 Growing Season in India:

• Best Planting Time: Year-round (indoor & shaded outdoor spaces)

• Peak Growth: Spring & Monsoon

🌿 How to Grow & Care:

✅ Planting Instructions:

• Best grown in hanging baskets, balcony planters, or shallow tabletop pots

• Use a well-draining soil mix with organic compost

✅ Soil Requirement:

• Fertile, light, and well-drained soil

• Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soil

✅ Sunlight:

• Prefers bright, indirect sunlight

• Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn

✅ Fertilization:

• Feed with diluted liquid fertilizer once every 3–4 weeks in the growing season

• Avoid over-fertilization to maintain compact growth

🌼 Plant Care Tips:
✔ Pinch back stems regularly to encourage bushier growth
✔ Trim leggy growth to maintain a compact appearance
✔ Mist occasionally to maintain humidity indoors
✔ Perfect for hanging pots to showcase cascading foliage

❓ FAQ:

Q1: Is Turtle Vine safe for pets?
No, it can be mildly toxic if ingested by pets. Keep away from cats and dogs.

Q2: Can Turtle Vine survive in low light?
It tolerates low light but grows best in bright, indirect sunlight.

Q3: How do I propagate Turtle Vine?
Very easy – just cut a healthy stem and place it in soil or water for quick rooting.

🌟 Special Features:
✔ Compact, dense foliage with a unique turtle-shell look
✔ Fast-growing trailing plant for instant greenery
✔ Easy to propagate through cuttings
✔ Perfect for hanging baskets & balcony railings
✔ Low-maintenance ornamental creeper

📌 Note:
Images are for reference only. Actual plant size and look may vary depending on season, climate, and care.