Callisia Repens 'Turtle' — Turtle Plant — Ø10.5 cm — H15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. A lack of light will cause its stems to stretch and lose its compact "shell" appearance.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it can be irritating to cats and dogs if they chew on it.
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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Callisia Repens 'Turtle' — Turtle Plant — Ø10.5 cm — H15 cm
🌿 Unique turtle pattern variegated foliage • 🎨 Graphic green and cream stripes • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Ultra easy care • 🪴 Graceful trailing habit • 🐾 Non-toxic to pets
The Callisia Repens 'Turtle', also called Turtle Plant, is a charming and compact indoor plant known for its variegated foliage with patterns reminiscent of a turtle shell that create a uniquely soft and graphic visual effect. This fascinating plant features small fleshy round leaves with green and cream stripes and a graceful trailing habit that adds a touch of softness and character to your urban jungle.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, Callisia is a plant from the Commelinaceae family that naturally grows as ground cover in moist understories. The 'Turtle' variety is especially appreciated for its unique variegated foliage with spectacular turtle patterns and its compact trailing habit ideal for hanging baskets. Its fleshy leaves store water, making it drought tolerant and perfect for beginners. With a height of 15 cm and a pot diameter of 10.5 cm, it is perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, windowsills, or as a variegated accent in your urban jungle. Bonus: Callisia is non-toxic to pets, making it a safe plant for homes with cats and dogs.
Which variety of Callisia repens to choose?
The Callisia repens species offers several cultivars with different colors and patterns. Here is how the Callisia Repens 'Turtle' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Callisia Repens 'Turtle' (this plant): variegated foliage with green and cream stripes creating a unique and graphic turtle pattern, compact trailing habit (15 cm). Graphic variegated version.
- Callisia Repens 'Rosato': powder pink and soft green foliage, small fleshy round leaves, graceful trailing habit (16 cm). Pastel pink version.
- Callisia Repens: classic uniform green foliage, small fleshy round leaves, trailing habit (17 cm). Classic green version.
Why choose the Callisia Repens 'Turtle'? If you are looking for a Callisia with variegated foliage featuring unique and graphic turtle patterns, the 'Turtle' is the perfect choice. It is a compact, non-toxic, and ultra-easy variety.
Exposure & location
The Callisia Repens 'Turtle' enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its contrasting variegations and vibrant turtle patterns. It tolerates partial shade but the patterns will be less pronounced.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, bright partial shade, avoid harsh direct sun.
- Ideal: hanging near a window, bright shelf, windowsill, or desk table.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the more bright light it receives (without direct sun), the more vibrant and contrasting its cream variegations will be.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate, and empty excess water from the saucer.
- Humidity: prefers 50-60% humidity, tolerates dry air.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and maintain a compact, dense shape.
The fleshy leaves store water — better to underwater than overwater.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its unique turtle-patterned variegated foliage and graceful trailing habit, the Callisia Repens 'Turtle' adds a touch of softness and character to your urban jungle. It creates a soft and natural cascading effect.
- To pair with: Tradescantia, Pothos, Senecio Rowleyanus, Peperomia, or other trailing plants to create a varied and contrasting plant shelf.
- Ideal pot: macramé hanger, hanging decorative pot, or pot on a shelf to highlight the trailing stems.
- Ambiance: perfect hanging near a window, on a bright shelf, desk, or bright bathroom to bring softness and lightness.
The trailing variegated foliage creates a soft cascading effect that brings softness and character to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Maintain bright light: to preserve variegation — in shade, the patterns fade.
- Avoid direct sunlight: which burns the delicate leaves.
- Regularly pinch the tips: to encourage branching and dense growth.
- Very easy to propagate: cut a stem and place it in water or directly in the substrate.
- Enjoy its non-toxicity: Callisia is safe for cats and dogs.
A true variegated gem, Callisia Repens 'Turtle' captivates with its unique turtle-patterned foliage and graceful trailing habit. A compact plant ideal for bringing softness and character to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Callisia repens 'Turtle'
- Common name: Callisia Turtle, Turtle Plant, Callisia Turtle
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø10.5 × H15 cm
- Adult size: stems up to 30–50 cm long (trailing habit)
- Exposure: bright indirect light, bright partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Variegated / Trailing / Compact
- Particularity: unique turtle pattern variegated foliage, graphic green and cream stripes, graceful trailing habit, ideal for hanging, very easy to care for, compact and suitable for small spaces, non-toxic to pets, easy to propagate
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of variegation and the length of the stems naturally vary.
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.