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Moses in the Cradle
Botanical Name
Tradescantia spathacea Sw.
Also Known As
Christ in the Cradle | Moses in a basket | Oyster Plant | Boat Lily | 紫背万年青 | 紫锦兰 | 蚌花 | 紫蒀 | 紫兰 | 红面将军 | 血见愁 | 蚌花 | 蚌壳花
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Shrub
Mexico
9 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Occassional-Low
Evergreen
Perennial
1' Tall and 1' Wide
Medium
All Season
White
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