How to grow the cutest trailing miniature

Turtle Vine (Callisia repens) Mastery

10-15 min

Every 1-2 years

Difficulty: Easy

Growth Snapshot

Core care pillars at a glance

Pet and child safety for this plant has not been verified yet. Until it is, keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

The Full Picture

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!