Synonyms: Spider Plant, Airplane Plant, Ribbon Plant
Turtle vine plant is a perennial, ornamental, creeping herb with purplish stems, rooting at the nodes and often forming dense mats. The leaves are evergreen, simple, ovate with entire margins, waxy and measure up to 4 cm long and 2 cm wide, acute at the tip and rounded at the base and grayish-green in color
Product Highlights- Easy-to-maintain, low-light tolerant plant
- Turtle vine is very easy to care plant with beautiful purple color foliage.
- It can tolerate various light conditions
- Comes in a convenient hanging basket for versatile placement
History
Native to tropical and southern Africa, The Turtle vine plant lower surface of the leaf is purple. Colder temperatures have a tendency to bring out more purple. The blooms are small, and white in color. It blossoms from late spring to early fall.
Grow Instructions
Turtle vine plants thrive in bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions. Water moderately, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Keep the temperature between 55°F to 80°F (13°C to 27°C) for optimal growth.
Care Instructions
- Water sparingly in winter and more frequently in the growing season.
- Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
- Trim yellow or brown leaves to maintain the plant's appearance.
- Repot when it becomes root-bound every 2-3 years.
Uses
The Turtle vine Plant serves a variety of purposes, including:
- Ornamental: Enhance your living space with its elegant, cascading foliage.
- It makes an excellent container or house plant, it can also be grown in hanging basket or as ground cover.
- Indoor Decor: Hang it in a decorative basket for a stylish touch.