Moses in The Cradle

Tradescantia Spathacea commonly known as “Moses in the Cradle” are native to Mexico, the West Indies and Central America. They are easy to care for and have very attractive leaves. These plants produce rosettes of long, waxy, sword-shaped leaves that are glossy green or green, purple and white striped on top and a rich purple on the underside. The very small white flowers, tucked away in a purple boat shaped bract, give Moses-in-the-Cradle their common name.

Moses in the Cradle needs very bright, indirect light for good foliage color and flowers. It will tolerate lower light, but the leaves will be greener than purple.

Allow the top 1-2” of soil to dry out before watering. Keep the soil drier during the Winter because this is when most houseplants are not actively growing.

Feed monthly in the Spring and Summer with a well-balanced plant food at ½ the recommended strength.

• Moses in the Cradle likes temperatures between 60-85°F, but sometimes like to be a little cooler at night.
• These plants like high humidity. Place a small humidifier nearby or place your plant on a tray of wet pebbles. be sure the plant is sitting on the pebbles and not in the water.

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