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Roselings
Roselings (Callisia)
A popular groundcover in tropical climates and a houseplant in cooler regions, roselings spread by producing small plantlets that grow roots when they touch the soil. The species’ ability to creep along the ground is why they are sometimes referred to as "inch plants." The foliage on some varieties in the genus turns a darker purple in brighter, indirect light.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Roselings

Attributes of Roselings

Plant Height
15 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Roselings

care detail

How to Grow and Care for Roselings

how to grow and care
The roselings genus includes low-maintenance, versatile plants, popular for their adaptability. Basic care involves indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. They prefer a warm environment and can tolerate a range of watering frequencies, although overwatering can lead to root rot. Common challenges involve pests like spider mites, and sensitivity to harsh sunlight. Seasonal care involves reducing watering in the colder months, while ensuring adequate light exposure, and the plant thrives in the warmer seasons with regular watering and indirect sunlight.
More Info About Caring for Roselings
species

Exploring the Roselings Plants

8 most common species:
Callisia repens
Turtle vine
Turtle vine (Callisia repens) is a plant species native to Central and South America. The turtle vine is also known as the turtle vine. This species is easily propagated using plant cuttings. Turtle vine is considered a resilient species to grow for ornamental purposes. It grows best in acidic, well-drained soil.
Callisia fragrans
Basket plant
The basket plant is a common houseplant. It doesn't require much light to grow. Its tiny flowers are white and have a pleasant scent. If grown in intense sunlight the leaves will often turn purplish.
Callisia navicularis
Chain-plant
Chain-plant (Callisia navicularis) is a trailing evergreen species that is considered easy to grow as a houseplant. The chain-plant is native to Mexico ad grows best in acidic soil. This species should be planted in well-drained soil and watered infrequently.
Callisia graminea
Grassleaf roseling
Callisia graminea is an erect to trailing perennial herb growing in clumps. Leaves are narrow and linear, up to 1.7 cm long, with a basal sheath wrapping around the stem. Flowers are pink to rose-colored.
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'
Pink lady turtle vine
Noted for its delicate beauty, pink lady turtle vine (Callisia repens 'Pink Lady') is named for its masses of small, distinctively waxy leaves, which range in shade from pink to lavender and possess burgundy undersides. The small white flowers appear in late spring or early summer.
Callisia repens 'Gold'
Gold succulent-like plant
Gold succulent-like plant (Callisia repens 'Gold') is a popular houseplant due to its sunny coloring--its small, round leaves are gold on top, with darker undersides tinged in a blue-pink hue. Because it is a trailing plant, it is especially well-suited for hanging baskets.
Callisia micrantha
Littleflower roseling
Littleflower roseling is a diminutive, creeper plant often found clinging to shady forest floors. It displays small, elliptic leaves that form a dense, mat-like ground cover, with delicate blossoms rarely seen by casual observers. Its growth habit reflects an adaptation to low-light environments, allowing it to thrive beneath the canopy's competition for sunlight.
Callisia rosea
Piedmont roseling
Piedmont roseling is a charming, low-growing perennial with a penchant for moist, shady spots. This petite plant thrives under the forest canopy, showcasing its lush clusters of green, oval leaves. In summer, piedmont roseling produces delicate pink to purplish flowers, adding a subtle blush to the understory. Its creeping stems can root at the nodes, enabling piedmont roseling to form attractive, dense mats in its preferred humid habitat.

All Species of Roselings

Turtle vine
Callisia repens
Turtle vine
Turtle vine (Callisia repens) is a plant species native to Central and South America. The turtle vine is also known as the turtle vine. This species is easily propagated using plant cuttings. Turtle vine is considered a resilient species to grow for ornamental purposes. It grows best in acidic, well-drained soil.
Basket plant
Callisia fragrans
Basket plant
The basket plant is a common houseplant. It doesn't require much light to grow. Its tiny flowers are white and have a pleasant scent. If grown in intense sunlight the leaves will often turn purplish.
Chain-plant
Callisia navicularis
Chain-plant
Chain-plant (Callisia navicularis) is a trailing evergreen species that is considered easy to grow as a houseplant. The chain-plant is native to Mexico ad grows best in acidic soil. This species should be planted in well-drained soil and watered infrequently.
Grassleaf roseling
Callisia graminea
Grassleaf roseling
Callisia graminea is an erect to trailing perennial herb growing in clumps. Leaves are narrow and linear, up to 1.7 cm long, with a basal sheath wrapping around the stem. Flowers are pink to rose-colored.
Pink lady turtle vine
Callisia repens 'Pink Lady'
Pink lady turtle vine
Noted for its delicate beauty, pink lady turtle vine (Callisia repens 'Pink Lady') is named for its masses of small, distinctively waxy leaves, which range in shade from pink to lavender and possess burgundy undersides. The small white flowers appear in late spring or early summer.
Gold succulent-like plant
Callisia repens 'Gold'
Gold succulent-like plant
Gold succulent-like plant (Callisia repens 'Gold') is a popular houseplant due to its sunny coloring--its small, round leaves are gold on top, with darker undersides tinged in a blue-pink hue. Because it is a trailing plant, it is especially well-suited for hanging baskets.
Littleflower roseling
Callisia micrantha
Littleflower roseling
Littleflower roseling is a diminutive, creeper plant often found clinging to shady forest floors. It displays small, elliptic leaves that form a dense, mat-like ground cover, with delicate blossoms rarely seen by casual observers. Its growth habit reflects an adaptation to low-light environments, allowing it to thrive beneath the canopy's competition for sunlight.
Piedmont roseling
Callisia rosea
Piedmont roseling
Piedmont roseling is a charming, low-growing perennial with a penchant for moist, shady spots. This petite plant thrives under the forest canopy, showcasing its lush clusters of green, oval leaves. In summer, piedmont roseling produces delicate pink to purplish flowers, adding a subtle blush to the understory. Its creeping stems can root at the nodes, enabling piedmont roseling to form attractive, dense mats in its preferred humid habitat.
Florida scrub roseling
Callisia ornata
Florida scrub roseling
Florida scrub roseling is a striking evergreen perennial characterized by its vibrant green leaves with purple undersides and notable, pink-striped variegations. Adapting well to indoor environments, it often flourishes as a houseplant, displaying a trailing growth habit that adds a charming cascade of color to hanging baskets or shelves. Delicate, small flowers may appear at the right conditions, reflecting florida scrub roseling's adaptability and ornamental appeal.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Callisia
A popular groundcover in tropical climates and a houseplant in cooler regions, roselings spread by producing small plantlets that grow roots when they touch the soil. The species’ ability to creep along the ground is why they are sometimes referred to as "inch plants." The foliage on some varieties in the genus turns a darker purple in brighter, indirect light.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
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Herb/Vine
info

Key Facts About Roselings

Attributes of Roselings

Plant Height
15 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Roselings

care detail

How to Grow and Care for Roselings

The roselings genus includes low-maintenance, versatile plants, popular for their adaptability. Basic care involves indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. They prefer a warm environment and can tolerate a range of watering frequencies, although overwatering can lead to root rot. Common challenges involve pests like spider mites, and sensitivity to harsh sunlight. Seasonal care involves reducing watering in the colder months, while ensuring adequate light exposure, and the plant thrives in the warmer seasons with regular watering and indirect sunlight.
More Info About Caring for Roselings
species

Exploring the Roselings Plants

8 most common species:
Callisia repens
Turtle vine
Turtle vine (Callisia repens) is a plant species native to Central and South America. The turtle vine is also known as the turtle vine. This species is easily propagated using plant cuttings. Turtle vine is considered a resilient species to grow for ornamental purposes. It grows best in acidic, well-drained soil.
Callisia fragrans
Basket plant
The basket plant is a common houseplant. It doesn't require much light to grow. Its tiny flowers are white and have a pleasant scent. If grown in intense sunlight the leaves will often turn purplish.
Callisia navicularis
Chain-plant
Chain-plant (Callisia navicularis) is a trailing evergreen species that is considered easy to grow as a houseplant. The chain-plant is native to Mexico ad grows best in acidic soil. This species should be planted in well-drained soil and watered infrequently.
Callisia graminea
Grassleaf roseling
Callisia graminea is an erect to trailing perennial herb growing in clumps. Leaves are narrow and linear, up to 1.7 cm long, with a basal sheath wrapping around the stem. Flowers are pink to rose-colored.
Show More Species

All Species of Roselings

popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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