Scientific Name Tradescantia spathacea Sw. Common Names Moses-in-the-cradle, Christ in the Cradle, Moses-in-a-basket, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily Synonyms Ephemerum bicolor, Ephemerum discolor, Rhoeo discolor Tolerates morning sun, evening sun and afternoon sun. It is native to Belize, Guatemala, and southern Mexico (Chiapas, Tabasco, and the Yucatán Peninsula) but widely cultivated as an ornamental and naturalized in parts of Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and various oceanic islands. Maintenance: Plant in … Rhoeo Dwarf – Moses in the Cradle $ 15.00 or 4 fortnightly payments of $ 3.75 with More info Rhoeo is a short-stemmed tender foliage plant which makes attractive small, dense, clumping rosettes. Max growth: Approx high and 30cm wide. The Tricolor Moses in the Cradle or Oyster Plant is a durable clump forming evergreen with colorful pink, green, and cream variegated wide strap-like foliage that radiates from a low central stem. The name “Moses in the Cradle” comes from the fact that it’s beautiful white flowers grow out of the inside of the pouch like leaves and it looks like a cradle. Grows very well in the hot dry Pilbara. Rhoeo / Moses In The Cradle We now support online ordering. This plant averages 7 high by 7 wide in its nursery pot when shipped. Aug 30, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Barry D. Discover (and save!) Rhoeo (Moses-in-the-Cradle) Tradescantia Spathacea SKU 448 HURRY! Tradescantia spathacea, the boatlily or Moses-in-the-cradle, is a herb in the Commelinaceae family first described in 1788. Moses-in-the-Cradle Care Lighting The variegated cultivars need bright light to full sun for intensive leaf coloring. Rhoeo dwarf - Moses in the Cradle, 15cm $3.00 Rhoeo is a short-stemmed tender foliage plant which makes attractive small, dense, clumping rosettes. My friend wants to give me a cutting of her Moses in the cradle plant, but does not know where to make the cuts so as not to damage the plant. The 15cm to 20cm long, sword-shaped leaves are green above and purplish below. Will tolerate lower light but foliage coloration will be less vibrant. Click here now to find out more and visit Biemond Nurseries. Forming low In this video, I grew Boat Lily / Rhoeo Dwarf or also known as Moses in the Cradle plant in a glass of water. Click for details. Moses-in-the-cradle’s scientific name was originally Rhoeo discolour, then Rhoeo spathacea and it is now Tradescantia spathacea. 17 sold, 8 The tricolored white, pink and green foliage of the Rhoeo 'Tricolor' (Tradescantia spathacea, or sometimes sold as Rhoeo spathacea) also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Moses-in … Peter - Pulbara Western Australia: Grows very well in the hot dry Pilbara. Submit your order online & your local store will be in touch with a quote. Rhoeo Discolor-Moses in the Cradle This plant has some really beautiful colourings. Also known as Moses-in-the-cradle or boat lily, Rhoeo spathacea Dwarf is a great plant for #plantwishlist Tradescantia spathacea dwarf (rhoeo; moses in the cradle) is great for bedding, rockeries, containers, borders, tubs, mass and scattered plantings, this plant will … Dwarf Variegated Rhoeo Tradescantia spathacea 'Dwarf Variegated' Trees and Shrubs This evergreen tropical plant has rosettes of succulent dark greenish purple leaves, bearing striking pink and white stripes. 1). Green forms also do good in partial shade. Enjoying extraordinary popularity due to their texture and colour Rhoeo also is one of the hardiest, drought tolerant plant available. Rhoeo discolor Rhoeo discolor or Moses-in-the-cradle is clump-forming perennial with rosettes of semi-erect, linear-lance-shaped, fleshy, hairless leaves, 20-35cm long, dark green above and deep purple beneath. Jul 8, 2018 - Rhoeo spathacea or ' Moses in a Cradle' and Rhoeo discolor compacta. May 21, 2017 - Rhoeo spathacea 'Tricolor' is a bromeliad looking plant in the Commelinaceae (wondering Jew) family. When watering allow the soil to almost go fully dry between thorough watering. Plants grow in clusters and from flowers that are in a cupped up structure. Common Name: Moses in the Cradle Botanical Name: Rhoeo Dwarf Plant size: Approx 10-12cm Pot size: 75mm pot. PicClick Insights - 6 RHOEO DWARF Moses in a Cradle fast hardy groundcover edging plant in 40mm pots PicClick ExclusivePopularity - 6,886 views, 3.6 views per day, 1,937 days on eBay. your own Pins on Pinterest Rhoeo dwarf – Moses in the Cradle (Rhoeo spathacea nana) It forms a solid groundcover of upright purple and green leaves. * All Rhoeo are poisonous to humans and animals if consumed * As a houseplant, it's loved for its no-fuss nature. You will receive one established and healthy Rhoeo spathacea Dwarf, commonly called Purple Oyster Plant, in a 4” nursery pot with soil. SKU: N/A Category: Tradescantia Tags: Boat Lily, Boat Plant, Dwarf Rhoeo, Ladies in a Boat, Men in a Boat, Moses in a Basket, Moses in a Raft, Moses in the Bullrushes, Moses in the Cradle… Plant Group Commelinaceae Size (Can grow to) Small 10-30cm It forms a solid Figure 1. Rhoeo spathacea Oyster Plant, Moses in the Cradle 1 Edward F. Gilman 2 Introduction Oyster plant is a short-stemmed, tender foliage plant that makes attractive, small, dense, spreading clumps (Fig. Moses-in-the-cradle’s scientific name is named after John Tradescant senior and junior who were plant importers and collectors in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Rhoeo Dwarf Moses in the Cradle has stunning deep green pointed foliage with a purple underside. She has several sections that have huge leaves and then some that are This is a propagation video of Boat Lily or Dwarf Rhoeo plant using stem cuttings in both soil and water. It comes … White flowers are Oyster plant, also sometimes called Moses-in-the-cradle, is an exceptionally easy-to-grow plant that's popular indoors and out. Watering: Water thoroughly once the top inch of soil Another plant is Rhoeo discolour but it's also known as Rhoeo spathacea, Tradescantia spathacea or commonly as Moses in the cradle. Rhoeo Dwarf "Moses in the Cradle" is also known as Tradescantia spathacea Dwarf Moses in the Cradle is a Rhoeo, but a dwarf form of this all-time favourite. Best placed in a half to full sun in the morning then shaded afternoons. The folded leaves have a dark purplish Central America is considered as native region of this plant but now appear in most parts of worlds due to several advantages. Moses in the Cradle plants (Tradescantia spathacea) have many alternative names such as Moses-in-a-Boat, Boat Lily, Cradle Lily, Moses-in-the-Bullrushes, and Oyster plant. Rhoeo Discolor – Moses-In-The-Cradle Rhoeo discolor is commonly known as Moses-in-the-cradle and Three-man-in-a-boat, which is belongs from Commelinaceae family. Rhoeo Dwarf "Moses in the Cradle" is also known as Tradescantia spathacea Dwarf Moses in the Cradle is a Rhoeo, but a dwarf form of this all-time favourite. Soil Regular mixes for It's a sweet little ornamental plant that has sword-shaped leaves and quirky white flower bracts shaped like a boat (that's where Moses comes in). Super high amount of views. Tradescantia spathacea or 'Moses in the Cradle' is a colourful, evergreen clump forming plant featuring two colour foliage - green on top and purple underneath. Common Name: Oyster Plant, Moses in the cradle, Rhoeo, Boat Lily Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light. 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