How to grow and care for Callisia repens
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Callisia repens, Bolivian wandering jew
Callisia repens 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Callisia repens
How often should I water?
check Callisia repens Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Callisia repens need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Callisia repens likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Callisia repens at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Callisia repens prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Habitat | South America |
Is Callisia repens toxic?
Callisia repens is dangerous to Dog
Dog
Is your plant sick?
Track what happened. We’ll let you know the cause and treatment shortly!





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