Callisia repens ‘Pink Lady’

🌿 Plant Name

Callisia repens ‘Pink Lady’
(also sold as Callisia repens ‘Pink Panther’ or ‘Rosato’)
Common names: Pink Turtle Vine, Pink Inch Plant
Family: Commelinaceae

🌱 Description

Callisia repens ‘Pink Lady’ is a low-growing, trailing ornamental plant prized for its soft pastel colors.

• Leaves: Small, oval, slightly fleshy

• Color: Pink, lavender, and pale green variegation

• Growth habit: Dense, creeping or cascading

• Size: Spreads quickly, stays low and compact

• Origin: Central & South America (species origin)

It is popular for hanging baskets, ground cover, and decorative pots.

☀️ Care Tips

Light

• Bright indirect light for best pink color

• Too much shade → turns greener

• Harsh direct sun → leaf scorch

Water

• Water when the top soil feels dry

• Likes slightly moist soil but never soggy

• Reduce watering in winter

Soil

• Well-draining light potting mix

• Add perlite or sand for drainage

Pot

• Use pots with drainage holes

• Excellent for hanging baskets

Temperature

• Ideal: 18–30°C (65–85°F)

• Protect from cold below 10°C (50°F)

Fertilizer

• Light feeding every 3–4 weeks during growing season

• Use balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer

Pests & Problems

• Watch for mealybugs and spider mites

• Overwatering causes root rot

🌸 Extra Tips

• Pinch back stems to keep the plant compact

• Extremely easy to propagate from cuttings—just place stems on soil or in water