Common names:
Oyster Plant
Moses in the Cradle
Moses-in-a-Basket
Boatlily

Botanical names:
Tradescantia haecasatp Accepted
Rhoeo aapstaehc Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Size: Over 12"
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Birds
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

Common name: Moses in the Cradle".  Cuttings root easily.

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Not T. Spathacea. by purpleinopp May 28, 2023 2:54 PM 2

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