Callisia is a straggly, cascading, low-growing plant bearing a multitude of small green, fleshy leaves with purple undersides. In late autumn, the leaves become deep purple as watering slows down or ceases. Callisia is related to the Tradescantia family and is sometimes mistakenly named as such. Most of the group either spread or trail such as other Tradescantias, but they differ basically in that they have succulent foliage, though they have the same basic make-up of flowers – having three petals. As a plant with tropical origins – Callisia is happy to live on the edges of forests – so it will need either dappled shade or full sun, and preferably humid growing conditions.

Excessive watering causes rotting of the turtle vine, as well as wetting the leaves during watering. In season, water twice a week, then slow down gradually to once a month in winter.

Take out your potted turtle vine for summer to give it light.

Bring your potted turtle vince at the end of the summer. During the winter, place it in a room around 16 ° C.

If at the end of winter your your turtle vine bears too much damaged leaves, cut them delicately, and shorten the dry stems.