Moses in the Cradle Live Plant, Tradescantia Spathacea, 2 Rooted Clusters, Green Purple Foliage, Tropical Houseplant

Moses-in-the-Cradle — Tradescantia spathacea Live Plant

Add bold color and tropical foliage to your indoor plant collection with Tradescantia spathacea, commonly known as Moses-in-the-Cradle. Its upright, broad leaves feature green upper surfaces and purple tones underneath, creating an attractive contrast in a compact, clumping plant.

This tropical foliage plant is well suited to indoor plant displays, shelves, desks, and other bright spaces.

What You’ll Receive

• Plant: Tradescantia spathacea

• Common name: Moses-in-the-Cradle

• Advertised quantity: 2 rooted clusters

• Advertised stem count: 3–8 rooted stems; confirm whether this is the total across both clusters

• Approximate dimensions: 6 inches tall, with an advertised width and length of 6 inches

• Plant form: Potted live plant, according to the supplied attributes

• Foliage colors: Green and purple

• Growth habit: Compact, clumping

• Growing environment: Primarily an indoor tropical foliage plant

The number of stems, overall fullness, and exact dimensions may vary. Please confirm whether the order includes one or two pots and whether the decorative pot is included.

Care Guide

Light: Provide bright, indirect light or moderate filtered sunlight. Some gentle morning sun may be suitable, but protect the leaves from intense direct sunlight.

Water: Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry. Keep the growing medium lightly moist without leaving the roots in standing water.

Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing excess water to drain.

Temperature: Keep the plant in a warm environment and protect it from cold drafts and frost.

Placement: Its upright, clumping growth makes it suitable for a shelf, desk, plant stand, or mixed tropical plant display.

Important Safety Note

Tradescantia spathacea can cause irritation, particularly from its sap, and may be harmful if chewed or ingested. Keep it out of reach of children and pets, and wash your hands after handling or pruning. Avoid describing it as child-safe or pet-safe.

Before You Order

• This is a live tropical foliage plant, not a mature specimen.

• Confirmed shipping quantity and stem count should match the actual offer.

• The supplied attributes list the plant as potted and include a flower pot, but the number of pots is unspecified.

• Plant dimensions and foliage appearance may vary naturally.

• The plant is valued primarily for its foliage; flowering is not guaranteed.

A colorful option for indoor plant lovers who enjoy compact tropical plants with contrasting green and purple leaves.