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How to Grow and Care for Turtle vine

Turtle vine, also known as Creeping inchplant, Bolivian wandering jew, Chain plant, Miniature jew

Turtle vine is generally considered easy to grow, thriving without demanding excessive care. Key care points include ensuring bright, indirect light and watering only when the topsoil feels dry to the touch. This prevents root rot while providing enough light to maintain the plant's vigorous growth. Be cautious of overwatering, as turtle vine's roots are particularly susceptible to excess moisture.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Turtle vine

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Turtle vine

Pink lady turtle vine

Noted for its delicate beauty, pink lady turtle vine (Callisia repens 'Pink Lady') is named for its masses of small, distinctively waxy leaves, which range in shade from pink to lavender and possess burgundy undersides. The small white flowers appear in late spring or early summer.

Gold succulent-like plant

Gold succulent-like plant (Callisia repens 'Gold') is a popular houseplant due to its sunny coloring--its small, round leaves are gold on top, with darker undersides tinged in a blue-pink hue. Because it is a trailing plant, it is especially well-suited for hanging baskets.

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Turtle vine presents as a low-growing evergreen perennial, reaching up to 4 inches (10 cm) in height and spreading laterally to beyond 4 feet (1.2 meters). Its notable feature includes soft, downy leaves around 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length, with a distinguished coloration of dark green on the upper side and a rich purple underneath. Small white flowers may bloom in the late spring or early summer. This plant's stems exhibit rooting at the joints, characteristic of its growth habit.