Callisia repens (Callisia rampant) - H17 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Callisia losing its cream variegation? A spot that’s too dark is almost always the cause — in low light, new leaves will grow completely green. Move the plant to a brighter place without direct sunlight, and the variegation will gradually return on new shoots.
Is Callisia repens safe for cats? Yes, Callisia repens is non-toxic to cats and dogs — you can place it worry-free in a home with pets. This is a rare advantage for such a decorative trailing plant.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- 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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🌿 Green and cream variegated foliage • 🎨 Elegant trailing habit • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H17 cm | Ø12 cm • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Callisia repens is a compact and graphic trailing plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, where it naturally grows as ground cover in moist understories. Its small oval leaves variegated in green and cream spread along creeping stems that trail gracefully — a bright cascading effect that intensifies with the plant’s rapid growth.
Non-toxic, easy to care for, and especially generous with cuttings. Discover it in our selection of trailing plants and in our collection of non-toxic plants.
Which Callisia variety to choose?
The Callisia genus offers three varieties with distinct colors and habits:
- Callisia repens (this plant) — green and cream variegated foliage, elegant trailing habit. The bright and classic version.
- Callisia repens 'Rosato' — spectacular pink and green foliage, colorful trailing habit. The vibrant and original pink version.
- Callisia 'Turtle' — dense dark green round leaves, bushy and compact habit. The green and architectural version.
Why choose Callisia repens? Its green and cream variegation brings brightness and contrasts beautifully with plants that have dark green foliage. Perfect to break the monotony of an all-green arrangement.
Exposure & placement
The Callisia repens prefers partial shade with bright indirect light — the brighter the spot (without direct sun), the more vibrant the cream variegation will be.
- Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light — avoid direct sun that burns the small leaves.
- Ideal: hanging near a window, high shelf, desk, or bright bathroom.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite.
In a spot that’s too dark, new leaves will grow greener and less variegated — a sign to move the plant to more light.
Watering & care
Callisia prefers a slightly dry substrate over a constantly wet one. The finger test is enough to avoid overwatering.
- Watering: moderate — let the substrate dry out on the surface between waterings.
- Frequency: 1 to 2 times per week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: prefers 50 to 60% humidity — mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Size: pinch the tips to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
Fast growth — stems can reach 30 to 40 cm in length within a few months, creating a spectacular cascading effect from a high shelf.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its trailing habit and fast growth make it an ideal plant to dress vertical spaces — shelves, hangings, windowsills.
- In combination: pair it with a Silver Scindapsus or a trailing shelf plant to play with textures and variegations.
- Ideal pot: a Elho Vibes pink decorative pot Ø14 cm suspended or placed high — the soft pink elegantly contrasts with the green and cream variegation.
- Ambiance: perfect hanging near a window or on a high shelf to let the stems fall freely — find more ideas in our trailing plants guide.
Cream variegation adds brightness and creates an elegant contrast with dark green foliage plants in a hanging arrangement.
Verdeia tips
- Propagate easily to multiply the plant — cut a 5 to 10 cm stem just below a node and place it in a glass of water or directly into moist substrate. Rooting is fast — usually within 2 weeks. Our propagation guide details all the steps.
- Pinch the tips regularly — without pruning, Callisia grows long and leggy. Pinching just above a node every 3 to 4 weeks produces a denser, bushier plant with a generous cascading effect.
- Variegation intensifies with light — in low light, new leaves grow greener. Move the plant closer to a natural light source to restore bright cream variegation.
- Repot every 1 to 2 years in spring — fast growth quickly depletes the substrate. Annual repotting into a slightly larger pot with fresh substrate maintains vigor and foliage beauty.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Callisia repens
- Common name: Creeping Callisia
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Origin: tropical regions of Central and South America
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Approximate height: 17 cm
- Adult size: trailing stems up to 30–40 cm
- Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light
- Watering: moderate, substrate dry on the surface between waterings
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Bohemian / Urban jungle / Trailing
- Feature: green and cream variegated foliage, cascading trailing habit, fast growth, very easy to propagate, non-toxic
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of variegation and stem length naturally vary depending on light and season.
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.