Callisia repens (Bolivian Jew)

Callisia repens (Bolivian Jew) plant with small light pink and green trailing leaves close up
Callisia repens (Bolivian Jew) plant with dense clusters of tiny pastel pink and green leaves

Botanical name: Callisia repens

Common names: Bolivian Jew, Turtle Vine, Inch plant

Family: Commelinaceae

Origin: Central and South America

USDA Zone: 9-10

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Vigorous creeping vine with obicular, clasping leaves. Foliage is green on top and purple on the underside. It multiplies and spreads extremely quickly creating a luxurious mat of leaves. This plant is useful to keep those potted plants from drying out as it will form a thick mat at the base of taller plants.

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