Tradescantia, Moses-in-a-Basket, Boatlily, Oyster Plant, Golden Rhoeo 'Sitara Gold'

I found this recently at my local nursery, loved the beauty of the colorful foliage. The nursery had them in full sun and there was a bit...Read More of leaf burn on the tips, other than that the plant looks healthy. I'm thankful for the comments on here because I was all set to put this in an irrigated sunny spot. After research I find this plant doesn't like too much water and won't be happy in rainy climates with lots of rain. I thought about taking it back, but it only cost four dollars and the beautiful foliage is worth a try. I did pot it in a clay pot and have it in a spot where it will get early morning and late evening sun, under tree canopy to take up some of the rain. Since it is potted and when we get into our heavy rain season, I'll move it under the canopy. Also this one has been reported to not be as cold hardy or invasive as the purple Rhoeo is. Most reports say it is a house plant. I don't do houseplants.

My first try with this marginal plant. I bought it reduced in price since it wasn't liking the nursery care I suppose in late summer. Th...Read Moree leaves had burnt,wilty tips. I put it in a plastic pot for bulbs-- about 8",maybe 10". Its reviving,but slow and we are almost into winter. From the other members comments,I would guess this to be the most tender of the Rhoeo's. And would only be reliable in a 10b zone.

To me, it resembles some of those very expensive Broms. If its adapted to your climate,a very attractive plant.

I have a moses in the cradle as a house plant..It keeps growing very tall..I have it tied to a dowel to keep it from falling over..Is it ...Read Moreokay to cut/pinch it down..

a colorful addition to the "oyster plant family". this species will die to the ground in winter in central florida but usually comes bac...Read Morek. it is not as hardy as T. pallida, Purple Queen though.

i plan on keeping this one in a pot and moving to the garage during frosts. i believe it needs a bit of shade in the afternoon. the leaf tips on these were burned when i bought them. the nursery had them in full sun on black plastic.

this one died out when we had an unusually cold winter. i planned on protection for it and did cover it but i lost it. it seemed never to be very happy anyhow so it's not a great loss....difficult plant, at least for me.