Pink Lady Callisia
A fast-growing, trailing succulent with small pink, green, and cream variegated leaves, grown as a charming ornamental basket or ground cover plant.
Habit
Perennial Trailing Herb
Height
0.1-0.2m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained
Shade
Bright Indirect
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
15–25
Humidity (%)
40-60%
Potting media
Standard Potting Mix
Fertilizers
Balanced, Diluted
Watering
Let dry slightly
Plant Weight
0.1-0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Insignificant
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.0
Soil EC
1.8-2.5
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental ground cover; mood-enhancing colors.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% potting soil, 20% perlite, 20% compost.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed monthly at half-strength during spring and summer.
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, damping-off, aphids, mealybugs and spider mites
yellowing or wilting foliage, soft or decaying stems and roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, white powdery coating on leaves, leaf drop, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
use well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, remove infected plant parts, maintain bright light with good air circulation, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use cinnamon or diluted hydrogen-peroxide for early root or stem issues
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and damping-off rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot, fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.