Callisia (Tradescantia) repens ‘Pink Panther’

Shrubby vining succulent creates dense masses of miniature marbled pink leaves. Great hanging or playfully mounding out of a pot. More dense and colorful in bright light.
Callisia (Tradescantia) repens 'Pink Panther'
height 2–6in
width 8–12in
tolerates Pots
water
needs
Moderate
water
info
Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.

If this plant is pushed to totally dry out for extended period of time the older lower leaves will shrivel and eventually the older parts of stems will dry up and die. If this happens the tops of the stems can be rerooted fairly easily.
hardy
to
30F
exposure Full Shade – Part Sun
indoor
outdoor
In or Out
drainage In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Tropical Americas
california
native
No
sunset
zones
17, 22–24, H2

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Growing Notes

This plant can be pruned back hard and will flush back thick and quick. Often doing this once a year in late spring is a good tactic to keep the plant looking tidy.
Easily grown by cutting, either directly into well drained soil, or by adding to a glass of water (changed weekly) until roots form. This plant can even be grown in only water for long periods of time.
We don’t typically see this cultivar grown in the ground, but if you succeed in grounding it please do let us know!