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a nicely grown matted groundcover, Calisia repens |
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Calisia repens
(Turtle Vine, Bolivian Jew, Honeycomb, Creeping Inch Plant) |
Synonym: Tradescantia minima
Family: Commelinaceae
Origin: Native to USA & Caribbean territories
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 0.5-1'
Spacing: 2-3'
Blooms: White, inflorescence, spike-like, in early winter or early Spring
Foliage: Fleshy, bronze-green, mottled, small, heart-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Leaf cuttings
Caution: Rapid spreading by runners, cuttings
Uses: Containers, indoors, hanging baskets, groundcover
Comments: Callisia repens or Turtle Vine or Bolivian Jew or
Honeycomb or Creeping Inch Plant is a low maintenance succulent groundcover. It is
a rapid grower and the foliage looks very nice in containers to
accent the patio, or in hanging baskets by letting the runners cascad
down the sides, or as an indoor plant, or as a lovely groundcover.
Turtle Vine spreads very fast and quickly puts out a mat of runners
which can be cut and easily propagated. Anyone can grow this
plant. Protect plants from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-9 |
