CALLISIA REPENS ROSATO
Callisia Rosato, often called Pink Lady or Pink Panther, is a trailing houseplant loved for its dainty green and pink leaves.
WATER
Keep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Water when the top 5 to 10cm feel dry. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while letting it dry out completely may cause leaf drop.
LIGHT
Your Callisia will thrive in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight enhances the pink coloration but too much will scorch the delicate leaves. Too little light and you will have more green leaves.
You can feed your Callisia every 2 to 4 weeks during the Spring and Summer months.
SOIL
Callisia prefer a well-draining soil mix. Visit our soil bar to add perlite and orchid bark to a standard houseplant soil.
TEMPERATURE
Your Callisia will not enjoy being cold. Most household temperature are fine but keep it away from drafts and radiators.
HUMIDITY
Callisia are not particularly fussy about humidity. Standard household humidity should be fine.
TOXICITY
Callisia are considered toxic to humans and animals.
General Watering Tips
Place your plant, still in its plastic nursery pot, inside the decorative pot you've chosen. This setup allows the plant to enjoy the drainage and airflow provided by the nursery pot's holes, which are beneficial for root health.
When it’s time to water, you have two options:
1. Top Watering: Take the plant, nursery pot and all, out of the decorative pot and water it over a sink. Allow the water to drain completely before placing it back in the decorative pot to prevent water build up.
2. Bottom Watering: Place the nursery pot in a shallow dish of water and let the plant absorb moisture from the bottom. This method encourages the roots to grow downward and reduces the risk of overwatering.
Both methods help keep your plant healthy by promoting good drainage and root aeration.