Is Moses in the cradle an indoor plant?
Moses in the cradle plant is scientifically known by the name of Tradescantia spathacea. A native of Mexico, West Indies and Central America, this colourful plant is also known as the Oyster plant, Moses in a boat, Moses in the bulrushes etc. and adds colour to the garden. This beauty is both an indoor and an outdoor plant. Read on to know how to grow Moses in the cradle and take care of them.
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Colours of Moses in the cradle
While the most common Mosses in the cradle plant are available with long waxy leaves that are a mix of purple, green and white, there are also varieties where the plant is a mix of pink, green and white and one which has yellow and green shades. A point to be noted here is that in this plant, the leaves are more attractive than the flowers which are white and are the main reason why people love this plant.
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How to grow Moses in the cradle plant indoors?
- For planting Moses in the cradle from a cutting, take a pot. Make hole at the bottom so that all the extra water drains out.
- Take a cutting of Moses in the cradle plant and keep it in water till roots develop and then plant it in this pot·
- Note that while planting Moses in the cradle, take a big pot as the leaves tend to spread and you may be forced to repot in a bigger pot.
- Fill the pot planted with Moses in the cradle with fertilizer, mud and water it. Remember that soil has to be moist and there should be too much water. So, water the plant accordingly.
- Moses in the cradle plant should have indirect sunlight for at least 6 hours a day to grow properly.
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Moses in the cradle: Pest attack
Moses in the cradle can be attacked by pests especially spider mites which may actually eat away the beautiful colour of the plant. With the leaves spread like a bush, there are chances that bugs are present in the inside part of the Moses in the cradle leaves. Keep a check on the plant and immediately treat for pests as soon as you sight one as otherwise the entire plant may die.
Moses in the cradle: Toxicity
Moses in the cradle plant is toxic for pets and small children and so keep them away from this plant.
FAQs
When does the leaves of Moses in the cradle lose colour?
Lack of sunlight results in Moses in the cradle losing its colour. If the plant’s green and purple colour become pale, then move the plant to a place where you get indirect light. If the plant becomes brownish in colour, then this may be because of over exposure to direct sunlight.
The leaf tips of the Moses in the cradle plant have become brown. Elaborate on the reason.
The leaf tips of the Moses in the cradle plant has become brown because of lack of humidity to the plant.