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Moses In A Basket

Tradescantia Spathacea

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Overview

Moses in the Basket (Tradescantia spathacea) is a vibrant, tropical perennial with sword-shaped leaves, green on top and purplish below, reaching 6-12 inches in height. Its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white flowers, resembling a baby in a cradle. Preferring indirect sunlight, it flourishes in well-draining soil. Ideal for adding low-maintenance, colorful ground cover or accenting container gardens within USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 9–11Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant foliage; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — resembling boats or baskets; providing long-lasting visual appeal in the landscape, image 68Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — tropical perennial that offers a striking appearance for any landscape design; providing long-lasting visualMoses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — tropical perennial that offers a striking appearance for any landscape designMoses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — reaching 6-12 inches in heightMoses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — commonly known as Moses in the Basket; or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and, image 91Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — perennial with white blooms; or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant, image 83+111

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Commelinaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant foliage; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — resembling boats or baskets; providing long-lasting visual appeal in the landscape, image 68
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — tropical perennial that offers a striking appearance for any landscape design; providing long-lasting visual
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — tropical perennial that offers a striking appearance for any landscape design
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — reaching 6-12 inches in height
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — commonly known as Moses in the Basket; or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and, image 91
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — perennial with white blooms; or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant, image 83
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — perennial for full or half or shade
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — glossy green leaves with bold purple undersides; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches and a similar, image 66
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — This plant features rosettes of lance-shaped; its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white, image 65
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white flowers, resembling a baby in a cradle, image 60
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — this plant is excellent for ground cover
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — perennial for full or half or shade; providing long-lasting visual appeal in the landscape, image 84
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — this plant is excellent for ground cover; its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white, image 73
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Its growth habit is clumping, allowing it to fill spaces without becoming invasive
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Its growth habit is clumping, allowing it to fill spaces without becoming invasive; or as an accent in, image 75
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — When planting, ensure a spacing of 12 to 18 inches to allow for proper air circulation and optimal growth
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — This plant features rosettes of lance-shaped; its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white flowers
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Its growth habit is clumping, allowing it to fill spaces without becoming invasive; or as an accent in mixed
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — where its colors may become more vivid; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches and a similar spread of approximately 6
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — requiring minimal care beyond the occasional trimming of old leaves to keep it looking fresh; reaching, image 78
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant foliage; reaching lengths of 6, image 74
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — tropical perennial with sword-shaped leaves; its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white, image 57
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white flowers, resembling a baby in a cradle; providing
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