- Plant Name-Moses-in-the-cradle
- Plant Type-oyster plant
- With Self Watering pot
- Placement -Indoor/Outdoor
- Name: Moses in the Cradle (Tradescantia spathacea)
- Common Names: Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, Moses-in-a-Boat, Cradle Lily, Moses-in-the-Bullrushes
- Origins: Native to Mexico, the West Indies, Guatemala, and Central America
- Appearance: Colorful, with varieties reaching 6"-12" in height
- Light Requirements: Needs 6-8 hours of bright, indirect light; otherwise, it can become leggy
- Care: Easy to grow indoors or outdoors in temperate climates; prune aggressively in spring to maintain shape
- Propagation: Stem cuttings can be used to grow new plants