Also known as the Creeping Inch plant or the Callisia repens scientifically, the Turtle Vine is basically everything you need and more. Its delicate little leaves are absolute stunners and boast the most mesmerizing effect as they grow like spiller plants in pots and planters of your choice. 

While it may not look like one, the Turtle Vine is a succulent that thrives with little care. Believe us, it truly doesn't care about the status symbol of a green thumb. It will thrive in your home garden with just a little love and care. 

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While relatively easy to maintain, this plant still needs to be understood. Afterall, don't we all? Like they say, to be loved is to be known. So, here's everything you need to know about the plant before you bring it home!

• How to Grow Turtle Vine Plants in Your Home Gardens

Turtle Vines are rather fun succulents to keep indoors as long as you know how to care for them. Honestly, who wouldn't throw a tantrum if you forgot to care for them the right way. 

If you're trying to understand how to care for turtle vine plants indoors, this guide will most definitely be a lifesaver for you. So, let's get into it!

1. Soil Preferences

The Turtle Vine is like that pretty chill person once you get to know it. But... you really gotta know it. This means knowing its preferences and the first one you must know about is its preference for soil. 

The Turtle Vine plant prefers well-drained and aerated soil that will allow its roots enough space to breathe and grow. It does not need much else except being properly enriched with rich, organic matter. 

☆ Which Soil Will Work Best? When picking a soil to repot, remember to take one that is tailored for succulents. It must be enriched with organic matter and equipped with Perlite for excellent drainage.

For this, you can use Ugaoo's Cactus and Succulent Potting Mix. 

2. Turtle Vine Lighting Needs

The Turtle Vine is used to growing in environments where it naturally receives more shade than light. It grows under canopies and does well in partial shade. 

So, when growing indoors, it prefers bright, indirect sunlight; and doesn't prefer being exposed to too much direct sunlight. 

☆ Pro Tip: When trying to figure out if your Turtle Vine is doing with the light you've been giving it, here are some things to remember. 

If you've kept your vine in a spot where it receives lesser light than usual and you notice leggy growth, move it to a brighter spot. The leggy growth probably means that it isn't getting enough light. 

3. Turtle Vine Water Requirements

In case of these requirements, the Turtle Vine is much like us - it likes to be kept hydrated, through and through. So, one of the most important Turtle vine care tips to keep in mind is its watering preferences. 

It does not like when its soil dries out and take it from us (we know) - it will act out and probably die. So, to avoid any tantrums caused by dehydration, remember to keep the soil of the plant consistently moist and well-hydrated. 

4. Feeding Your Plant for Optimal Growth

As we mentioned before, the Turtle vine does not generally need too much fertilizer to grow well. So, for optimal growth and to avoid over-fertilization, you can enrich the plant's soil with organic matter such as compost, Cow Manure, Goat Manure, or Vermicompost. 

This can be done once every month and if you're making use a slow-release fertilizer, such as Ugaoo's Plant Food Fertilizer Sticks, you can replace and replenish every 2 months!

When trying to understand how to care for Turtle Vine plants indoors, you might (once in a while) feel like there's too much to know. But hey, you're doing pretty well! 

So, let's grow some Turtle babies via propagation. 

• Turtle Vine Propagation: Making Use of Your Parent Plant

The Turtle Vine is not just an effortless grower but also a wonderful plant to propagate. And the best part? Turtle vine propagation in water or soil is super easy!

So, how can you grow new baby plants from your parent plant? The easiest way to do so is through stem cuttings. Ideally, the best time to carry out propagation for this plant is during its growing season: i.e. fall or spring.

Here is how to grow Turtle Vine from cuttings:

1. Getting the Cuttings

Ideally, the pruning tools you are using must always be sterile and perfectly clean. So, get some clean tools and start cutting!

Get cuttings of at least 3-4 leaves, if not more, and always keep the nodes of the plant intact. 

2. Rooting Hormone

Ideally, when getting cuttings to root, make use of a fine-quality Rooting Hormone that will ensure healthier and better rooting over time. While this is optional, it will still benefit your plant a lot when done!

3. Planting and Potting

You can either plant the cutting directly into a well-drained potting medium for succulents or keep them in water till they form healthy roots. 

With the right care and understanding of the plant, you will have a thriving, flourishing Turtle Vine in your space for a long (pretty long) time. So, grow with confidence and craft your own green oasis at home with stunning houseplants like this one!

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