{"product_id":"callisia-repens-panachee","title":"Variegated Callisia repens (Turtle plant) — H14 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"callisia-repens-panachee\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🥈 Leaves variegated with silver stripes • 💜 Purple stems and undersides • ⚡ Very fast growth • 🌤️ Bright indirect light • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evariegated Callisia repens\u003c\/strong\u003e has small oval leaves marked with two silver stripes on either side of the central vein, with vivid purple-red undersides and stems. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical regions of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean\u003c\/strong\u003e, it joins the catalogue's \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-suspendues-retombantes\"\u003ehanging and trailing plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature compared with green Callisia varieties is this play of colors: the silver variegation catches the light, the purple of the stems shows through the foliage, and the tips turn bronze in bright light. It is also one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-croissance-rapide-guide-complet\"\u003efast-growing plants\u003c\/a\u003e capable of filling a hanging decorative pot in a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-callisia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Callisia should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Callisia genus comes in several varieties with very similar growth habits but distinctly different colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated Callisia repens\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — silver stripes on a green background, purple stems, bronze tips. The most colorful version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/callisia-repens-12cm-17cm\"\u003eCallisia repens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — uniform gray-green foliage forming a spreading cushion (H17 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most understated version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/callisia-turtle-o10-5-h15\"\u003eCallisia repens 'Turtle'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense olive-green foliage with purple undersides, forming a domed cushion (H15 cm | Pot Ø10,5 cm). The most compact version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegation depends directly on the amount of light received. In shade, the silver stripes fade, the stems turn green and the foliage becomes sparse; in good indirect light, the contrast intensifies and the tips develop bronze highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — east- or west-facing window, or south-facing window with a sheer curtain. A few hours of gentle sunlight enhance the colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e shelf, hanging planter, windowsill, desk — anywhere the stems can trail freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C — minimum 12 °C; sensitive to cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light universal potting soil, amended with a little perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves reverting to solid green indicate insufficient light: already formed shoots will not regain their color; only new ones will develop their silver stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fleshy leaves of the Callisia store a little water, allowing it to tolerate an occasional missed watering. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003elight, well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e, however, prevents the stems from rotting at the crown, while the foliage \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003ealways signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry to a depth of 2 cm, approximately once a week in spring and summer, and every two weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot with drainage holes is essential; empty the saucer after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep dry — water that remains between the tightly packed leaves quickly causes the stems to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e no particular requirements; ambient air suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch the tips regularly to thicken the mat and prevent the stems from becoming bare at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted by half, once a month from April to September only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe plant ages from the base: after two or three years, it is better to renew it completely from cuttings rather than try to rejuvenate the mother plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silvery leaves and purple stems create a rare contrast at this scale, which is especially noticeable up close or when backlit. Its relaxed look naturally fits into \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-style-boheme-guide\"\u003ebohemian-style interiors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of Callisia,\u003c\/strong\u003e line it up with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/callisia-repens-12cm-17cm\"\u003egreen Callisia repens\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/callisia-turtle-o10-5-h15\"\u003e'Turtle'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same growth habit, with three foliage colors that complement one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a non-toxic shelf,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chlorophytum-comosum-bonnie\"\u003eChlorophytum 'Bonnie'\u003c\/a\u003e with curly leaves — two pet-safe plants, one trailing and the other tousled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a delicate contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pogonatherum-paniceum-monica-bambou-interieur\"\u003ePogonatherum 'Monica'\u003c\/a\u003e with upright stems beside it — the grass's verticality complements the spread of the Callisia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo prolong the purple color,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the pot inside an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-mayk-lead-d20\"\u003eanthracite Mayk Lead Ø20 cm decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e with a brushed metal finish — the dark gray makes the silver of the leaves stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a lighter look,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-gabriel-rond-blanc-ceramique-14cm\"\u003ematte white Gabriel Ø14 cm decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e with a honeycomb texture clearly sets off the colorful stems spilling over the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced high up and backlit, the foliage reveals the purple undersides through the leaves, an effect that cannot be seen from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate it by pinching:\u003c\/strong\u003e each cut end roots within a few days when placed on moist potting soil or in a glass of water. Replanting three or four cuttings in the same pot immediately makes the clump denser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater at the base, never over the foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tightly packed leaves retain water and rot when wet. Pour directly onto the substrate, along the inside edge of the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenew the plant every two years:\u003c\/strong\u003e the stems naturally become bare at the base with age. Starting again from fresh cuttings gives much better results than rejuvenation pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCallisia repens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turtle plant, dwarf wandering Jew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commelinaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical regions of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H14 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, with stems trailing 40 cm or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the surface of the substrate to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e no special requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-draining universal potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e very fast, trailing then cascading habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small oval leaves variegated with silver bands, purple undersides and stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bohemian \/ Urban jungle \/ Colorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the width of the silver bands and the intensity of the purple naturally vary according to growing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278096507145,"sku":"54818","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/callisia-repens-panache-plante-tortue-h14-cm-pot-oe12-cm-verdeia-6981554.jpg?v=1788395719","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/planta-de-interior-calissia-repens-planta-tortuga-apta-para-mascotas-verde-1-planta-maceta-12cm-altura-14cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}