Tradescantia 'Oyster Plant'

Name: Tradescantia 'Oyster Plant'
Brand: House Plant Dropship
SKU: 4_TRADESCANTIA_MOSES.IN.THE.CRADLE
Price: 19.99 USD
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Tradescantia spathacea 'Oyster Plant' is a unique houseplant known for its rosette-forming leaves that feature a green top surface and a striking purple underside. The leaves are sword-shaped and grow upright, contrasting with the more common trailing forms of other Tradescantia species. As a relatively slow to moderate-growing indoor plant, the Oyster Plant can reach a height of up to 1 ft and spread up to 1-2 ft wide.

Botanical & Common Names

Botanical: Tradescantia spathacea

Common: Oyster Plant, Tradescantia Oyster Plant, Boatlily, Moses-in-the-cradle

Necessary Care Tips

Light: Bright Indirect
Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
Humidity: Medium
Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

Advanced Care Tips

If you have a variegated variety, make sure it gets plenty of bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant colors.

Plant Insights

Member of the Commelinaceae family, also known as the Spiderwort, Dayflower, or Tradescantia family, which includes over 650 species.
Tradescantia species are native to the Americas, including North, Central, and South America.

Tradescantia is named after John Tradescant, a 17th-century English botanist and gardener.
Some species are native to the Americas and have been used traditionally for medicinal purposes.