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Gibasis geniculata (Tahitian Bridalveil)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 39187

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Commelinales Family: Commelinaceae Genus: Gibasis Species: Gibasis geniculata

Common Names add Bridal Veil edit | delete Velo de novia edit | delete Tahitian Bridal veil edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Evergreen Ground Cover Ornamental Perennial Succulent Vine   Zones / Hardiness edit 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit January   Flowering End edit Winter   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark Purple   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Hanging Basket Alpine/Rock Garden Greenhouse Indoor   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit White   Wildlife Value edit Bees   Propagation Techniques edit Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below The leaves are purple on the back. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Aneilema geniculatum
Tradescantia geniculata



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