Plant Care Tradescantia Geniculata

Tradescantia Geniculata

4.8 out of 5 (6 experiences)

Tradescantia Geniculata has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Tradescantia Geniculata has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

Also known as

Tahitian Bridal Veil, Tahitian Bridal Veil and Tradescantia geniculata

Taxonomy

Gibasis geniculata
Gibasis
Commelinaceae
Commelinales

How to care for Tradescantia Geniculata

💦 Water

How often to water your Tradescantia Geniculata

Water needs for Tradescantia Geniculata
0.5 cups
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.

Calculate water needs of Tradescantia Geniculata

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tahitian Bridal Veil in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tradescantia Geniculata: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
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.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tradescantia Geniculata in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tradescantia Geniculata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tradescantia Geniculata: repot after 2X growth

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.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Tradescantia Geniculata 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.

Tahitian Bridal Veil Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tradescantia Geniculata 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 🏡.

Tahitian Bridal Veil Light Requirements →

Tahitian Bridal Veil Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tradescantia Geniculata is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🪴 Soil

Tradescantia Geniculata 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!

Best Soil Mix for Tahitian Bridal Veil →

When and How to Successfully Repot Tahitian Bridal Veil →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tradescantia Geniculata can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Tahitian Bridal Veil Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Tradescantia Geniculata, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Tradescantia Geniculata

Tradescantia Geniculata

Tradescantia Geniculata


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

Tradescantia Geniculata has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 4
Tradescantia Geniculata has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Tradescantia Geniculata has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Kirsten avatar
@Kirsten
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 91 XP
globe Rangataua, Manawatu-Wanganui
10/11/2021

Stems are delicate so place somewhere where it won’t be snagged.

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
@Shari0122 avatar
@@Shari0122
leaf-1 12 Plants
xp 351 XP
globe Allentown, PA
06/10/2021

Just a really pretty plant

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