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Tahitian Bridalveil (Gibasis geniculata)

Tahitian Bridalveil (Gibasis geniculata) is a trailing plant with delicate white flowers and attractive foliage, often grown in hanging baskets.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

A well-draining potting mix is essential. A standard houseplant mix with added perlite or sand for improved drainage works well.

Temperature

Average room temperatures are suitable.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Avoid direct, harsh sunlight.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Allow top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

A well-draining potting mix is essential. A standard houseplant mix with added perlite or sand for improved drainage works well.

Temperature

Average room temperatures are suitable.

Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Creeper

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Hanging, Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.5 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Aneilema filipes Mart.
Aneilema geniculata (Jacq.) Woodson
Callisia diffusa Pohl ex Seub.
Tradescantia consanguinea Klotzsch ex C.B.Clarke
Tradescantia decumbens Klotzsch
Tradescantia effusa Mart. ex Schult.f.
Tradescantia geniculata Jacq.
Tradescantia hypophaea K.Koch & C.D.Bouché
Tradescantia kunthiana Seub.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderCommelinales
  • familyCommelinaceae
  • genusGibasis
  • speciesGibasis geniculata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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