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Gibasis pellucida (Tradescantia
multiflora) Bridal Veil
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The Plant: Not the tidiest of plants, the Gibasis or Tradescantia
has a mass of spear-shaped leaves which are sea-green on top with a
purple underside, with a trailing growth habit, and produces tiny white
flowers.
Its Needs: The Bridal veil plant can be grown in strong light or
semi-shade at normal room temperature and humidity. A well-draining
potting mix is essential. |
Care: Water well through the growing season but reduce watering
over winter. Cut back old or straggly growth to maintain appearance. If
necessary plant can be cut back hard in spring to re-generate. Look out
for Mealybugs
Good for: The Gibasis pellucida or Tradescantia is an ideal
candidate for growing in a hanging basket, or wall-mounted container, to
encourage its trailing growth habit. Easy to grow and maintain. It is
ideal as a background plant, rather than a feature.
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