How to grow and care for Callisia repens

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Callisia repens

Callisia repens 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

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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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Callisia repens need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

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Light preference

Callisia repens likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

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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%

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Callisia repens prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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

The taxonomic classification of Callisia repens is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Commelinales, Family: Commelinaceae, Genus: Callisia, Species: Callisia repens

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatSouth America
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderCommelinales
FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusCallisia
SpeciesCallisia repens

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