* All Rhoeo are poisonous to humans and animals if consumed * 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. You will receive one established and healthy Rhoeo spathacea Dwarf, commonly called Purple Oyster Plant, in a 4” nursery pot with soil. Click here now to find out more and visit Biemond Nurseries. The Rhoeo Dwarf Moses in the Cradle has stunning deep green pointed foliage with a purple underside. Will tolerate lower light but foliage coloration will be less vibrant. #plantwishlist 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. 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. Peter - Pulbara Western Australia: Grows very well in the hot dry Pilbara. 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. Rhoeo (Moses-in-the-Cradle) Tradescantia Spathacea SKU 448 HURRY! Also known as Moses-in-the-cradle or boat lily, Rhoeo spathacea Dwarf is a great plant for 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. Plants grow in clusters and from flowers that are in a cupped up structure. 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. 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). Forming low 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 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. Rhoeo dwarf - Moses in the Cradle, 15cm $3.00 Rhoeo is a short-stemmed tender foliage plant which makes attractive small, dense, clumping rosettes. Plant Group Commelinaceae Size (Can grow to) Small 10-30cm Tradescantia spathacea or 'Moses in the Cradle' is a colourful, evergreen clump forming plant featuring two colour foliage - green on top and purple underneath. Moses-in-the-cradle’s scientific name was originally Rhoeo discolour, then Rhoeo spathacea and it is now Tradescantia spathacea. Jul 8, 2018 - Rhoeo spathacea or ' Moses in a Cradle' and Rhoeo discolor compacta. 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. Best placed in a half to full sun in the morning then shaded afternoons. It comes … She has several sections that have huge leaves and then some that are your own Pins on Pinterest Rhoeo dwarf – Moses in the Cradle (Rhoeo spathacea nana) May 21, 2017 - Rhoeo spathacea 'Tricolor' is a bromeliad looking plant in the Commelinaceae (wondering Jew) family. Watering: Water thoroughly once the top inch of soil 17 sold, 8 It forms a solid Figure 1. Green forms also do good in partial shade. Super high amount of views. In this video, I grew Boat Lily / Rhoeo Dwarf or also known as Moses in the Cradle plant in a glass of water. Rhoeo / Moses In The Cradle We now support online ordering. 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. Tradescantia spathacea dwarf (rhoeo; moses in the cradle) is great for bedding, rockeries, containers, borders, tubs, mass and scattered plantings, this plant will … It forms a solid groundcover of upright purple and green leaves. Maintenance: Plant in … Central America is considered as native region of this plant but now appear in most parts of worlds due to several advantages. The health benefits of this tea are reported as antioxidant & anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, … Giving this one the common name (Moses in the cradle). 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. 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!) Oyster plant, also sometimes called Moses-in-the-cradle, is an exceptionally easy-to-grow plant that's popular indoors and out. 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… Rhoeo Discolor-Moses in the Cradle This plant has some really beautiful colourings. Max growth: Approx high and 30cm wide. 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. Tolerates morning sun, evening sun and afternoon sun. Click for details. 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. White flowers are The 15cm to 20cm long, sword-shaped leaves are green above and purplish below. 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 … When watering allow the soil to almost go fully dry between thorough watering. Common Name: Oyster Plant, Moses in the cradle, Rhoeo, Boat Lily Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light. This is a propagation video of Boat Lily or Dwarf Rhoeo plant using stem cuttings in both soil and water. 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. As a houseplant, it's loved for its no-fuss nature. Soil Regular mixes for The folded leaves have a dark purplish Another plant is Rhoeo discolour but it's also known as Rhoeo spathacea, Tradescantia spathacea or commonly as Moses in the cradle. 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. Enjoying extraordinary popularity due to their texture and colour Rhoeo also is one of the hardiest, drought tolerant plant available. 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. Submit your order online & your local store will be in touch with a quote. 1). 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