Tradescantia, Moses-in-the-Cradle 'Flame'
Tradescantia spathacea
| Family: | Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | spathacea (spath-ay-SEE-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Flame |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Textured
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon
Pink/Rose
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pink
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Fall/Early Winter
N/A
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Colome, South Dakota
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 17, 2016, Lodewijkp from Zwolle, Aside from the leaf coloration it is just like a normal tradescantia spathacea. Only difference is that this one needs more (direct) sunlight and is less drought tolerant. They seem to grow slower and stay smaller as well. I personally think the non variegated form gets too big over time , i had plants reaching almost 2 foot in small planters. This variegated form stays small up to 8 or 10 inch, at least that is my experience with this plant. |
