Amber Waves, also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, and Tradescantia Spathacea, is a foliage plant native to southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. Perennial in zones 9-11, Rhoeo excels as a houseplant or overwintered indoors in colder climates. This variety offers an upright, compact habit of 8-12" tall and wide, with green-striped golden foliage. It is extremely drought tolerant and does well in partial shade or full sun, bringing unique texture to the landscape or a houseplant collection. This low-maintenance plant pairs well in borders or mixed containers with Begonia and New Guinea Impatiens. Create a lush tropical garden in warm climates by pairing this plant with banana trees and dracaena.
Amber Waves Selling Tips
Sell Amber Waves to customers looking for a low-maintenance houseplant or an annual for mixed containers or borders. In zones 9-11, offer Boat Lily as a perennial foliage plant. Rhoeo is a fantastic choice for customers who ask for easy houseplants. Its golden and green foliage adds visual interest to any brightly lit room throughout the year.
Coach your customer:
Space plants 18-24" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny or partly sunny location.
Amber Waves is drought tolerant. Water sparingly outdoors and weekly or biweekly indoors.
Fertilize with general houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Amber Waves, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch or 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.4 and light feed (150-200 ppm N). and a pH of 5.8-6.4. Rhoeo does not require pinching or PGRs. Watch for caterpillars and mites. Do not oversaturate soil to avoid root rot diseases.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see caterpillars and mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease, but root rot can develop in overly wet conditions. Practice prevention in your greenhouse.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers so air and sunlight can reach the soil level of each plant.
Planting Amber Waves Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4- or 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Rhoeo Amber Waves Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
Habit
Mounding, Upright
Height
8-12 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
Zones 9-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
yes
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Amber Waves, also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, and Tradescantia Spathacea, is a foliage plant native to southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. Perennial in zones 9-11, Rhoeo excels as a houseplant or overwintered indoors in colder climates. This variety offers an upright, compact habit of 8-12" tall and wide, with green-striped golden foliage. It is extremely drought tolerant and does well in partial shade or full sun, bringing unique texture to the landscape or a houseplant collection. This low-maintenance plant pairs well in borders or mixed containers with Begonia and New Guinea Impatiens. Create a lush tropical garden in warm climates by pairing this plant with banana trees and dracaena.
Amber Waves Selling Tips
Sell Amber Waves to customers looking for a low-maintenance houseplant or an annual for mixed containers or borders. In zones 9-11, offer Boat Lily as a perennial foliage plant. Rhoeo is a fantastic choice for customers who ask for easy houseplants. Its golden and green foliage adds visual interest to any brightly lit room throughout the year.
Coach your customer:
Space plants 18-24" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny or partly sunny location.
Amber Waves is drought tolerant. Water sparingly outdoors and weekly or biweekly indoors.
Fertilize with general houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Amber Waves, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch or 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.4 and light feed (150-200 ppm N). and a pH of 5.8-6.4. Rhoeo does not require pinching or PGRs. Watch for caterpillars and mites. Do not oversaturate soil to avoid root rot diseases.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see caterpillars and mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease, but root rot can develop in overly wet conditions. Practice prevention in your greenhouse.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers so air and sunlight can reach the soil level of each plant.
Planting Amber Waves Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4- or 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Rhoeo Amber Waves Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
Habit
Mounding, Upright
Height
8-12 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
Zones 9-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
yes
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