{"product_id":"tahitian-bridal-veil-tradescantia-geniculata-jose-puig-british-grown","title":"Tahitian Bridal Veil - Tradescantia geniculata 'Jose Puig' - British Grown","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTradescantia geniculata (Tradescant's knotted plant) 'Jose Puig'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTahitian Bridal Veil, Wandering Jew, Spiderwort, Inch Plant, Wandering Dude\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eForests of Central America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTradescantia originate from the Central American jungle, where they survive by creeping along the forest floor or climbing over tree trunks; as a houseplant they will grow in long, trailing vines and are perfect as a hanging or dangling plant. This plant's leaves are a striking dark purple, a rare variety whose foliage will be sure to draw attention in your home. Recreate the conditions of a forest floor and this plant will repay your care by growing and spreading its gorgeous foliage wherever you let it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light; too little light will leave it leggy and damp, and too much bleached and dried-out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater once the pot begins to feel light when lifted; these plants like to be moist, and prefer to be bottom-watered (using a dish underneath rather than pouring onto the soil) to prevent their leaves accumulating damp!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage humidity is fine, but your plant will benefit form an occasional misting or humidity tray.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse a moisture-retentive, well-draining mix to keep this thirsty plant happy but not too soggy. Repot every three years if absolutely necessary; this plant is better potbound than drowning in soil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTemperature should ideally be between 16-30°C- make sure it doesn't drop below 10°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo keep tradescantia bushy rather than leggy, you can pinch off or trim longer stems, which can then themselves be propagated, making more plants to spread around your home or share with others!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":43553223082237,"sku":"CF2245","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"-","offer_id":43553223115005,"sku":"CF2246","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/tahitian-bridal-veil-tradescantia-geniculata-jose-puig-british-grown-509920.jpg?v=1694855698","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/tahitian-bridal-veil-tradescantia-geniculata-jose-puig-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}