Cultivation of Callisia repens and application in urban landscape

The growth features of Callisia repens under different sunlight and soil conditions were studied and the result indicated that the proper temperature was 18 ℃ to 22 ℃ in daytime and 12 ℃ in night. It performed well in deciduous broadleaved forest while the intensity of illumination in summer was below 10 000 lx at noon and over 30 000 lx in the morning and evening. Callisia repens could normally grow in different soils and no special requirements for soil fertility as long as the water supply was enough. The techniques for cultivation and management for its application in the greening projects were summarized as well.