Description for Rhoeo Spathacea Tricolor, Rhoeo Variegated
Rhoeo spathacea is the synonym of Tradescantia spathacea. Moses in the Cradle is a rather succulent herb with a dense cluster of sturdy sword-shaped leaves arising from a trunklike stem. The leaves are a dark teal-tinged forest green on top and vivid violet underneath. The small white three-petaled flowers are hidden in boat-shaped purple bracts nestled in the leaf axils. Flowers and seed are produced all year. Probably, the boat-shaped bracts with a small white flower in the middle look like an eye.
Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
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Moses in the Cradle, Oysterplant, Boatlily, Moses-in-a-boat | White with blue blush | Seasonal bloomer | 0.50 to 1 feet | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
In most areas, Rhoeo is considered an annual, though in fact, it is a tender perennial. Rhoeo is hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 9-11. This means that it can only tolerate temperatures down to about 20 degrees F (-6 degrees C) before they are killed off. Keep in mind that this is the temperature that will kill them.
Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
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Full sun to part shade | Well-drained soil | Medium | 20 degrees C to 30 degrees C | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Caring for Rhoeo Spathacea Tricolor
- Water the tricolor rhoeo once per week.
- Water slowly and deeply down through the roots.
- In the first growing season, it is especially important to maintain a consistent watering schedule to ensure a strong, healthy root system.
- During the warm months, let the topsoil dry out between waterings, but not the bottom soil.
Typical uses of Rhoeo Spathacea Tricolor
Special features: As a houseplant, grow in hanging baskets or along shelves. Outdoors, it forms an excellent ground cover. Rock gardens. Borders.
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: The plant is used for an ornamental purpose.
Medicinal use: NA
References
- http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279283&isprofile=0&
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Moses in the Cradle.html
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