Moses in the Cradle Plant

Height: 1-2 ft (30-60 cm)

Light: Grow your plant in bright, indirect light year-round for good foliage color and flowers. It will tolerate lower light levels, but the leaves will be more green than purple. Keep it out of hot, midday sun.

Water: Keep soil lightly moist spring through fall. In winter, allow the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Soft, limp stems may be caused by over-watering, which can lead to root rot. Use a pot with drainage holes to prevent soggy soil.

Humidity: Moderate room (around 40% relative humidity). Indoor air can become extremely dry during the winter months, causing brown leaf tips on plants. It's a good idea to use a humidity monitor near your plants, rather than guess. Stand the pot on a humidity tray or use a cool-mist room humidifier near the plant.

Temperature: Average to warm room temperatures (65-80°F/18-27°C) suit this plant year-round. It will tolerate a minimum temperature of 55°F/13°C. Keep Tradescantia spathacea away from heat/AC vents, drafty doorways or windows -- it doesn't like fluctuating temperatures.

Soil: Good-quality, all-purpose houseplant potting mix.