Moses-in-the-Cradle: Tradescantia spathacea
Tradescantia spathacea
Moses-in-the-cradle care (Tradescantia spathacea): rosettes of green-and-purple leaves. Bright indirect light, well-drained soil, warm.
Characteristics
Moses-in-the-cradle (Tradescantia spathacea), or boat lily, is a rosette-forming houseplant with sword-shaped leaves, glossy green above and purple beneath. It bears small white flowers tucked in boat-shaped bracts. It loves bright indirect light, which keeps the purple vivid, rich, well-drained soil and warmth. It is toxic if eaten. It stays at 25-45 cm.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce intensa indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
