Callisia repens 'Rosato' (Pink turtle plant) H16 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to easily propagate a Callisia repens? Callisia is one of the easiest plants to propagate. Cut a 5 to 8 cm stem, remove the lower leaves, and place it in a glass of water or directly in moist soil. Roots appear in just a few days. Plant several cuttings directly into the mother plant’s pot to thicken it.
What is the difference between Callisia repens Rosato and Callisia Turtle? Both are Callisia repens with small, round, fleshy leaves and a compact trailing habit. The main difference is the color — Rosato has a soft pink and light green bicolor whose intensity varies with light, while Turtle has dark green foliage with a pattern reminiscent of a turtle shell. Rosato is the colorful, pastel version; Turtle is the graphic, dark version.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌸 Small round leaves in powder pink and soft green • 🪴 Graceful trailing habit • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy care • ⚠️ Slightly toxic if ingested • 📏 H16 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
Callisia repens 'Rosato', also known as Pink Turtle Plant, is a trailing tropical plant native to South America. Its small, round, fleshy leaves feature a bicolor of powder pink and soft green that intensifies with light — the more bright indirect light the plant receives, the more pronounced the pink and purple hues become. Its dense and graceful trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets and shelves.
Discover it in our trailing plants collection and in our shelf selection.
Exposure & Location
Callisia Rosato needs bright indirect light to maintain its characteristic pink shades — this is its main requirement.
- Exposure: bright indirect light to bright partial shade — avoid direct sun which can burn the leaves.
- Ideal: hanging near an east or west-facing window, bright shelf, windowsill with a sheer curtain.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite.
The brighter the light (without direct sun), the more intense the pink and purple reflections on the foliage. In low light, the leaves tend to turn green and lose their pink character.
Watering & Care
Callisia is easy to care for — it tolerates occasional missed waterings well and clearly signals its needs. Check out our watering guide to find the right rhythm.
- Watering: moderate — let the substrate surface dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduced to once every two weeks in winter.
- Humidity: prefers 50 to 60% — tolerates dry air better than most tropical plants.
- Fertilizer: every 4 to 6 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Pruning: cut back overly long stems to thicken the plant — cuttings root very easily.
Leaves that soften slightly indicate a need for water — water as soon as you see this sign. The plant recovers very quickly after rehydration.
Decor Ideas & Plant Pairings
Its small round pink and green leaves and dense trailing habit create a poetic cascading effect — a plant that brings softness and lightness to a plant arrangement.
- In combination: pair it with a Tradescantia Sweetness or a Callisia Turtle for a compact trailing plant composition with contrasting foliage — same family, same needs.
- Hanging: its trailing habit is enhanced when hung high — pair it with a Scindapsus Pictus for a hanging composition with contrasting foliage.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in light or pastel ceramic (white, powder pink, beige) — soft tones naturally complement the pink and green bicolor foliage.
Verdeia Tips
- Pinch and propagate — to keep a dense and bushy Callisia, regularly pinch the stem tips. Cuttings root very easily in water or directly in moist substrate within a few days. Plant them directly in the pot to thicken it. Our propagation guide walks you through the steps.
- Light determines color — pink and purple shades intensify with light and fade in shade. If the pink gradually disappears, move the plant to a brighter spot — new shoots will regain their characteristic bicolor in a few weeks.
- Slightly toxic if ingested — Callisia is slightly irritating to the skin and slightly toxic if ingested by cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Callisia repens 'Rosato'
- Common name: Callisia Rosato, Pink Turtle Plant, Pink Callisia
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Origin: South America
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Approximate height: 16 cm
- Adult size: 20–30 cm (trailing habit)
- Exposure: bright indirect light to bright partial shade
- Watering: moderate, let surface dry between waterings
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested
- Decor style: Pastel / Trailing / Delicate
- Special features: small round powder pink and soft green leaves, dense trailing habit, light-dependent coloration, very easy cuttings
Each plant is unique: the intensity of pink shades and foliage density naturally vary depending on light and seasons.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.