Tradescantia spathacea aka Moses In The Cradle

Moses In The Cradle presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.

Moses In The Cradle should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Moses In The Cradle loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Moses In The Cradle prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it's common for Moses In The Cradle to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

Moses In The Cradle is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Moses In The Cradle is not in need of supplementary humidity. Most water is taken in by plants through their roots, thus soil watering is the most efficient way to provide humidity to your plants.

The Moses In The Cradle should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

The Moses In The Cradle is clumping in nature, with new growth originating from the soil in close proximity to the original plant.

Moses In The Cradle’s native range is the Americas.

Yes, if you provide it with the correct amount of sunlight and water, you can witness your Moses In The Cradle blooming.