Turtle Vine (Callisia repens) Mastery

Callisia repens, or Turtle Vine, is often mistaken for a miniature Wandering Jew. It forms dense, mat-like cascades of tiny green/purple leaves that resemble turtle shells. It's incredibly vigorous—a single 4-inch pot can turn into a massive hanging ball in one season. It hates having a wet head; water the soil, not the leaves!