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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

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) — perennial with white blooms
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — white flowers in the garden
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — green on top and purplish below; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches and a similar spread of, image 86
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — reaching 6-12 inches in height; or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant foliage
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Ideal for adding low-maintenance, colorful ground cover or accenting container gardens within USDA, image 90
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant foliage
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — preferring partial shade but also adapting to full sun conditions; its distinctive rosette arrangement, image 69
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches and a similar spread of approximately 6 to 8 inches; or as an, image 95
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — preferring partial shade but also adapting to full sun conditions; its distinctive rosette arrangement, image 97
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — where its colors may become more vivid
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — providing long-lasting visual appeal in the landscape; its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — perennial for full or half or shade; providing long-lasting visual appeal in the landscape
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Preferring indirect sunlight, it flourishes in well-draining soil; its distinctive rosette arrangement, image 61
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Ideal for adding low-maintenance, colorful ground cover or accenting container gardens within USDA, image 34
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — white flowers in the garden; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches and a similar spread of approximately, image 82
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — tropical perennial that offers a striking appearance for any landscape design; providing long-lasting, image 64
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Preferring indirect sunlight, it flourishes in well-draining soil
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Ideal for adding low-maintenance, colorful ground cover or accenting container gardens within USDA zones 9-11
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white flowers, resembling a baby in a cradle
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — requiring minimal care beyond the occasional trimming of old leaves to keep it looking fresh; reaching lengths of
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — preferring partial shade but also adapting to full sun conditions; its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles
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, image 70
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — the plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>For landscaping purposes
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