Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush'
Also known as
Tradescantia 'Purple Plush'
Taxonomy
Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush'
Gibasis
Commelinaceae
Commelinales

How to care for Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush'
How often to water your Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush'

every 9
Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush' in your home

a window
Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush'

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush'
Gibasis geniculata 'Purple Plush'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
