- Botanical Name: Tradescantia spathacea
- Common Names: Oyster Plant, boatlily, Moses-in-the-cradle
- Description: This ornamental plant is native to Central and South America. This perennial is native to Central and South America and has thin sword shaped leaves with a purple underside and a green to metallic grey segment.
Rhoeo Oyster plant or commonly known as the Moses-in-a-basket is a beautiful three colored plant with brightly pink and purple leaves arranged in a rosette shape. Coloring will become more vibrant when exposed to very bright light. Your Rhoeo Oyster will do great in bright indirect light to bright light. It can handle direct sunlight for a few hours each day. It will not tolerate lower light well but can adapt to medium light.
* You will receive ONE (1) 4" plant in nursery pot, unless stated otherwise. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
Rhoeo Tricolor Tradescantia Oyster Plant Care
Watering
Water every 5-7 days when top 1" of soil is dry.
Light
Medium indirect sunlight or 4-6 hours under grow lights.
Temperature
65°F - 75°F
Soil Mix
Peat Moss, Perlite
Humidity
Keep humidity medium to high at 65 - 75%.
Fertilizer
Every 4 weeks in summer and 12 weeks in winter
