Tahitian Bridal Veil
4.8 out of 5 (6 experiences)
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Also known as
Tradescantia geniculata
Taxonomy
Gibasis geniculata
Gibasis
Commelinaceae
Commelinales
How to care for Tahitian Bridal Veil
Water
How often to water your Tahitian Bridal Veil
every 9
Tahitian Bridal Veil needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Tahitian Bridal Veil in your home
a window
Tahitian Bridal Veil 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tahitian Bridal Veil in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Tahitian Bridal Veil
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 Tahitian Bridal Veil after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Tahitian Bridal Veil prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Tahitian Bridal Veil may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Tahitian Bridal Veil does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Care Summary for Tahitian Bridal Veil
Tahitian Bridal Veil
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 4
Blooms easily 2
Survivor 2
10/11/2021
Stems are delicate so place somewhere where it won’t be snagged.
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
06/10/2021
Just a really pretty plant
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