What is Moses in the cradle?

Moses in the cradle is the common name of the plant, which is characterized by long, two -color leaves and flowers that seem to be in a small ship. The plant is also known under several colloquial names; The scientific name for the plant is tradescantia spathacea , with synonym rhoeo spathacea . It is originally from Mexico and can be planted outside in a warm humid climate or in the interior as in the room. Moses in the cradle is the easy plant you care for and is popular for your ornamental properties and tropical feelings.

You usually have at least eight to ten raised sword leaves in the cradle plant, which are arranged in an alternating radial pattern from the plant base. The leaves can grow to a length of about 12 to 18 inches (30.5 to 76 cm) and are approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) at the widest point. They are quite stiff with smooth texture and have green peaks with a purple underside. Because the leaves remain in the apome position, both colors are visible at once, giving the planta unique look.

flowers can bloom at any time on Moses in the plant of cradle and the appearance of flowers gives the plant many of its common names. Flowers of flowers near the base of the plant, between two leaves, in the structure in the shape of a purple ship consisting of documents that are specialized leaves that grow with flowers. The flowers are small and white, with three petals and yellow sticks and often grow in small clusters of two to three flowers. These flowers give the appearance that they are set in the ship between the reeds, reminiscent of the biblical story of Moses as a child, and giving the plant several of their names, including Moses in the cradle, Moses in the basket and ship.

indigenous to Mexico, Moses in the cradle plant is an evergreen perennial, which is well run in the war through a good, humid climate. It can be planted as an outdoor perennial in areas where there is no frost, and as a room or outdoor annual in a colder climate. Among the usual outChering use belongs to Groundcover, Borders and Containers and it is also easy to take care of it as a houseplant. Gardeners often use it for their tropical feeling and interesting color.

Since the plant tends to be susceptible to diseases such as the rot of the roots, if maintained too moist, it is very important to plant Moses in the cradle in well -drained soil and use containers with drainage holes. It will benefit in bright sunlight, with regular watering, so that the soil is only slightly moist. It can be fertilized every other week and is relatively easy to promote using cuttings. Once determined, it is able to tolerate extreme heat and drought conditions. The hardness of the plant combined with its appearance makes it popular, low maintenance for garden or house.