Moses in the Cradle
If you love variegated plants, especially those that blush in tones of pink, this Tradescantia spathacea Variegata is for you. It has many additional common names such as: Moses in the Bulrushes, Tradescantia spathacea ‘Tricolor’, Tradescantia spathacea variegata, Variegated Tradescantia spathacea, Tricolor Moses in the Cradle, Tricolor Spiderwort, Variegated Moses in the Cradle, Rhoeo Discolor, Moses-in-a-Boat, Boat Lily, Cradle Lily, or Oyster Plant.
PLANT TYPE
- Perennial
- Cactus / Succulent
- Groundcover
SIZE
- H: 8″-12″
ZONES
- USDA 11-12
GROWING CONDITIONS
FEATURES
Sun Exposure
Sun - Mostly Shade
Water Needs
Regular - Occasional
Soil Care
Adaptable, Average, Well-Drained
Special Situation
Humidity Tolerant, Verticillium Wilt Resistant
Foliage Color
Variegated, White, Pink, Green, Purple
Foliage Season
Evergreen
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Wildlife
Bees
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