Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gibasis geniculata Tahitian Bridal Veil,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Attractive fast-growing scrambling perennial with green foliage purple undersides. Succulent-like leaves are lance-shape. Tiny white flowers appear throughout the year. Protect from frost. Perfect for adding a vibrant display of colour to the garden. Great for hanging pots and warmer climate gardens. Grows approx. 30cm tall x 100cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Best grown in a part-shade position in a well-drained soil. Protect from frost. Mulch and water well until established. Prune twice yearly to keep looking neat and bushy and fertilise with a slow release fertiliser in Spring. Provide water during dry periods.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Commelinaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year, Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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