Callisa Repens Gold

A native of Central and South America belongs to the family. Its common names are turtle vine gold colored foliage.

Rapidly Growing, Vibrant Trailing Plant for Hanging Baskets

Callisa repens ‘Gold’, sometimes called “Bolivian Jew”, is a highly desirable, miniature trailing plant distinguished by its brilliant golden-green foliage. This fast-growing variety is an ideal wholesale choice for quickly filling out hanging baskets, mixed container edges, and terrariums, offering immediate visual impact. The small, oval leaves feature a striking red underside, providing a rich, two-tone color contrast that enhances retail appeal.

Key Features for Retail and Landscape

• Vibrant Coloration: Features highly sought-after golden-green foliage with a contrasting red reverse, making it a dynamic accent plant for high-contrast arrangements.
• Vigorous Growth: Exhibits a rapid, spreading growth habit, reaching a mounding height of 4 inches while trailing extensively to create full, lush displays in record time.
• Versatile Application: Perfect for a wide range of uses, from high-margin hanging baskets and vertical gardens to colorful groundcover in tropical landscape programs.

Wholesale Specifications and Culture

Availability and Container

• Container Size: 72 Cell Tray (Optimized for professional production, propagation, and quick establishment).
• Alternate Availability: Also available in 3.5″ 12 Count Trays (Suitable for immediate retail sales and decorative display).

Cultural Needs

Exposure

Prefers Shade or Filtered Sun to maintain the brightest gold foliage. While tolerant of full sun, protection from harsh, direct afternoon sun is advised to maintain optimal foliage quality and prevent leaf burn.

Watering Needs

Drought-tolerant. Best results are achieved with a consistent “soak and dry” cycle; allow the potting medium to dry between thorough waterings. Overwatering should be avoided.

Cold Hardiness (Grow Zone)

Suitable for Year-Round Outdoor Growth in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-13.

Overwintering

In cooler climates (below Zone 10), this variety is easily maintained indoors near a sunny window, ensuring long-term success as a vibrant houseplant for your customers.

Bloom Time

Typically produces flowers in the Early Spring.