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4.8 out of 5 (6 experiences)


Also known as
Tahitian Bridal Veil, Tahitian Bridal Veil and Tradescantia geniculata
Taxonomy
Gibasis geniculata
Gibasis
Commelinaceae
Commelinales

How to care for Tradescantia Geniculata
How often to water your Tradescantia Geniculata

every 9
Tradescantia Geniculata 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
Finding light for Tahitian Bridal Veil in your home

a window
Tradescantia Geniculata 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 Tradescantia Geniculata

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 Tradescantia Geniculata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tradescantia Geniculata
Tradescantia Geniculata
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.

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