Tradescantia Spathacea Moses in the Cradle Tradescantia Spathacea Commonly Known As “Moses in the Cradle” Are Native to Mexico, the West Indies and Central America

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215-887-7500 Tradescantia Spathacea Moses in the Cradle Tradescantia Spathacea commonly known as “Moses in the Cradle” are native to Mexico, the West Indies and Central America. They are easy to care for and have very attractive leaves. These plants produce rosettes of long, waxy, sword-shaped leaves that are glossy green or green, purple and white striped on top and a rich purple on the underside. The very small white flowers, tucked away in a purple boat shaped bract, give Moses-in-the-Cradle their common name. Fertilizing: Feed monthly in the Spring Light: Moses in the Cradle need very bright, and Summer with a well-balanced plant indirect light for good foliage color and food at ½ the recommended strength. flowers. It will tolerate lower light, but the leaves will be greener than purple. TIP: Tips: Scheffleras’ don’t like being moved about, and they may shed Water: Allow the top 1-2” of soil to dry out • Moses in the Cradle likes before watering. Keep the soil drier during the temperatures between 60-85°F, leaves if subjected to cold drafts or Winter because this is when most houseplants but sometimes like to be a little blasts of hot air from heating vents. cooler at night. are not actively growing. • These plants like high humidity. In winter, raise the humidity for a Place a small humidifier nearby or place your plant on a tray of schefflera by placing stones in a wet pebbles. be sure the plant is saucer at the base of the plant. sitting on the pebbles and not in the water.