moses in the cradle
Moses in the Cradle HousePlants, Tradescantia spathacea, (alternative names include: Moses-in-a-Boat, Boat Lily, Cradle Lily, Moses-in-the-Bullrushes, Oyster Plant, Rhoeo discolor) are attractive easy care houseplants native to Mexico, the West Indies, and Central America.
Is Moses-in-the-cradle toxic?
A Moses in the Cradle plant is considered poisonous and toxic to cats, dogs, and small children. Read more about common houseplants that are poisonous in my book Don’t Feed Me to Your Cat!
How do you care for Moses-in-the-cradle?
Moses in the Cradle Care Tips
Keep it out of hot, midday sun. Water: Keep soil lightly moist spring through fall. In winter, allow the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Soft, limp stems may be caused by over-watering, which can lead to root rot.
How often should you water a Moses-in-the-cradle plant?
From spring to fall, they thrive in constantly damp soil. When the winter has settled in, you should water your Moses-in-the-Cradle less often than usual. Make sure you always check the first inch (2.5 cm) of soil in-between waterings to avoid over-watering your plant.
Why is it called Moses in a cradle?
Moses-in-the-cradle plants can self pollinate, and they develop small, white, three petalled flowers that open out of purple boat or cradle shaped bracts, at any time of the year, hence the name ‘Moses-in-the-cradle’.
How big does Moses in the Cradle get?
Moses-in-the-cradle plants are perennial, evergreen, clump-forming plants that grow up to 12” (30 cm) tall. Leaves are in the shape of a sword and are dark green on the upper side and purple underneath. The lanceolate-shaped leaves grow in a rosette pattern, and the flowers appear on the plant throughout the year.
Is Moses in the cradle poisonous to dogs?
Moses in the Cradle plants are poisonous house plants with a #3 toxicity level.
Why is Rhoeo discolor purple?
Anti-inflammatory property: The pigments that give Rhoeo discolor leaf tissue its purple color, including substances such as flavonoids, act positively on inflammatory processes.
Can Moses in the Cradle be planted outside?
* Where to use: Moses in a cradle is sold primarily as a houseplant, but it also does well as a potted outdoor plant in the summer in shade or as a shady groundcover.
Why is my Moses-in-the-Cradle leggy?
Moses in the Cradle Growth Expectations
Once a Moses in the Cradle reaches its maximum size, it’ll simply continue replacing its leaves and start making new shoots. This can make the plant leggy, so many people choose to take cuttings and start new plants at that point.
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