Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' Plant Care
Callisia gentlei var. elegans (H.E.Moore) D.R.Hunt
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With its striking silver variegation on its lance-shaped leaves, this plant hails from Mexico and Central America. Plant collectors are drawn to its unique and eye-catching foliage, making it a popular addition to any indoor plant collection.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Water Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' Native To?
What Is the Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' (Callisia gentlei var. elegans) belongs to the Commelinaceae family within the Callisia genus. Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' is native to southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' displays a trailing, spreading vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Callisia gentlei var. elegans requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' Need?
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' Prefer?
Callisia gentlei var. elegans grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Well-draining potting mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Feed Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' can be propagated through division, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to basket plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Callisia repens 'Pink Lady', so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'?
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' Need?
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' is native to southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. In cooler regions, grow Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Callisia genus — compare its care with other Callisia species on PlantoScan.
Callisia is part of the Commelinaceae plant family — browse all Commelinaceae genera and species.
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady' thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Callisia gentlei var. elegans (H.E.Moore) D.R.Hunt, family Commelinaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 41: 411 (1986)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Callisia repens 'Pink Lady', so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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