Moses-in-the-Cradle
Each of the tiny white flowers "rides" inside a little boat-shaped bract!
Just a foot or so high and wide, Moses-in-the-Cradle spills out of small containers beautifully, making a nice two-color splash in any setting. It's happy under the fluorescent lighting of offices as well as the natural sun of bright windows, and needs very little care to keep looking its best. And that's just about all I ask out of a houseplant . . . except beauty, of course, which Moses has in great supply!
Super easy to germinate, Moses-in-the-Cradle thrives in room temperature conditions with bright light or even direct sun. It likes humidity, and needs plenty of water (as well as twice-monthly feedings) during the growth season. In winter, let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Do not repot as it grows unless absolutely necessary; it likes to feel crowded and a bit rootbound! Pack is 5 seeds.
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Species | spathacea (Syn. Rhoeo discolor) |
| Plant Height | 12 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Flower, Indoor Growing |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green, Purple |
| Light Requirements | Part Shade, Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Containers, Foliage Interest, Ornamental, Winter Interest |
