Tradescantia, Moses-in-the-Cradle 'Sitara' (Tradescantia spathacea)

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staceysmom (GayLynn) Appleton, WI(Zone 5a) Aug 21, 2007

Tradescantia, Moses-in-the-Cradle 'Sitara'
Tradescantia spathacea

Varigated Variety. Grows very easily.

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onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Sep 18, 2007

Hi,
I believe this photo should really be under the variegated variety of this plant:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/109176/

Beautiful plant!

Onalee

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Joan Belfield, ND(Zone 4a) Jul 28, 2008

Thanks! The photo has been moved.

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gfoxypeach Augusta, GA Jun 17, 2009

Would like to know how to take care of this plant.

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onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 17, 2009

Extremely easy to grow - they grow basically like an inch plant - almost any small part of the plant will root. I grow in bright shade in well draining soil. Water average.

Onalee

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luciee Hanceville, AL(Zone 7a) Jan 09, 2011

It is a form of wandering jew, which all the old ladies used to have. I'm glad we have improved varieties and different plants now-a-days. They also used to have that old mother-in law's tongue, which I for one do not like. It has it's uses, but not at my house. The moses-in-a-boat has a name like rhoesus discolor or something like that. I thought it would be interesting, and now maybe I'll buy one.

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JRPalaska Salem, MO Aug 05, 2018

What am I doing wrong?
My plants are 2 years old, multiply like crazy and still no baby, no boat. I live in Missouri, the pots are on the porch and I water them when dry. They live on the sun porch in the cold months. I have 7 pots and they have to be repotted each spring.
Any advice will be appreciated.

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