| Sold in Liners of 100 | |
| Price Per Plug: | 81.4¢ |
| Total Per Tray: | $81.40 |
| Partial Tray | |
| Price Per Plug: | $1.00 |
Rhoeo Discolor Tricolor, also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, or Tradescantia Spathacea, is native to southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. It is perennial outdoors in zones 9-11, and can be used in containers and overwintered indoors in colder climates. Discolor Tricolor also makes a wonderful houseplant. It is extremely drought tolerant and does well in partial shade. It offers pink, green, and cream foliage with an upright habit 12-18" tall. Its small white flower clusters bloom hidden deep in the leaves throughout the year. This unique, low-maintenance plant pairs well in borders or mixed containers with Begonia and New Guinea Impatiens. In tropical locations, where Discolor Tricolor is perennial, it also pairs well with banana trees and dracaena in outdoor gardens.
Sell Discolor Tricolor to your customers who are looking for a unique, low-maintenance houseplant or a container plant for outdoors. In zones 9-11, offer Boat Lily as an outdoor perennial for borders. Many people ask for low-maintenance houseplants and Rhoeo is a fantastic choice. It's uniquely colored foliage and hidden white flower clusters purify the air and add visual interest to any partly sunny room throughout the year. As a houseplant, the only care required is a watering once every week or so. As an outdoor perennial in warm climates, it requires little more than rain water.
1. Plant in areas with well-drained soil and part sun with some afternoon shade. Space plants 18-24" apart.
2. Discolor Tricolor is drought tolerant. Indoors, water once every one or two weeks. Outdoors, rainwater should suffice. If overwatered or irrigated, this plant may develop root rot.
3. Watch for caterpillars and mites.
4. Fertilize with general houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer.
For best results with Discolor Tricolor, use well-drained soil in part sun with some afternoon shade, low feed (150-200 ppm N), and a pH of 5.8-6.4. Plant one plug per 4-inch or gallon pot. We recommend spacing pots four to five inches apart for airflow. Rhoeo does not require pinching. Watch for caterpillars and mites. Do not oversaturate soil to avoid root rot diseases.
Discolor Tricolor blooms with small white flower clusters at the base of the 6-8" long leaves throughout the year.
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. We recommend 4-5" on center for 4-inch containers.
This plant does not need chemical growth regulators.
Scout for caterpillars and spider mites as part of your commercial greenhouse's Integrated Pest Management program.
Caterpillars feed on foliage, causing stunted growth. If you notice a few caterpillars, remove them by hand and dispose of them. For larger populations, use insecticidal soap or oil and beneficial insects like parasitic wasps, and keep your greenhouse clean and free of debris to reduce attractive habitats for pests.
Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.
Watch for signs of root rot and take preventative measures in your commercial greenhouse. Provide good airflow, spacing, and light, and use appropriate watering practices.
Root Rot occurs in poorly drained or overly wet soil, which becomes the host for several types of fungi. It causes stunted growth, wilting, and root system decay. Prevention is the best treatment, and you will avoid most root rot problems by using clean, well-draining media, appropriate containers, and good watering practices for finishing seedling plugs. Inspect plants for signs of disease regularly. Repot infected plants in well-draining soil, adjust your watering schedule, provide better airflow, and use a fungicide if needed.
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. Allow the soil to dry between waterings to avoid root rot.
| 4 Inch crop time | 6-8 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Bloom Period | Year Round |
| Color | White |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 12-18 Inches |
| Light | Partial Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 60 |
| Perennial Zone | 9-11 |
| Water Needs | Light |
| Patented Plant | No |
| 09-16-2024 (Week 38) | 0 |
|---|---|
| 09-23-2024 (Week 39) | 0 |
| 09-30-2024 (Week 40) | 0 |
| 10-07-2024 (Week 41) | 0 |
| 10-14-2024 (Week 42) | 0 |
| 10-21-2024 (Week 43) | 0 |
| 10-28-2024 (Week 44) | 0 |
| 11-04-2024 (Week 45) | 0 |
| 11-11-2024 (Week 46) | 6,100 |
| 11-18-2024 (Week 47) | 10,400 |
| 11-25-2024 (Week 48) | 10,400 |
| 12-02-2024 (Week 49) | 13,200 |
| 12-09-2024 (Week 50) | 9,500 |
| 12-16-2024 (Week 51) | 13,600 |
| 12-23-2024 (Week 52) | 9,800 |
| 12-30-2024 (Week 01) | 11,500 |
| 01-06-2025 (Week 02) | 14,100 |
| 01-13-2025 (Week 03) | 15,000 |
| 01-20-2025 (Week 04) | 8,600 |
| 01-27-2025 (Week 05) | 14,300 |
| 02-03-2025 (Week 06) | 11,300 |
| 02-10-2025 (Week 07) | 8,300 |
| 02-17-2025 (Week 08) | 10,100 |
| 02-24-2025 (Week 09) | 12,200 |
| 03-03-2025 (Week 10) | 8,700 |
| 03-10-2025 (Week 11) | 12,400 |
| 03-17-2025 (Week 12) | 11,100 |
| 03-24-2025 (Week 13) | 9,400 |
| 03-31-2025 (Week 14) | 11,400 |
| 04-07-2025 (Week 15) | 11,700 |
| 04-14-2025 (Week 16) | 17,000 |
| 04-21-2025 (Week 17) | 14,400 |
| 04-28-2025 (Week 18) | 13,300 |
| 05-05-2025 (Week 19) | 14,300 |
| 05-12-2025 (Week 20) | 17,200 |
| 05-19-2025 (Week 21) | 15,900 |
| 05-26-2025 (Week 22) | 0 |
| 06-02-2025 (Week 23) | 0 |
| 06-09-2025 (Week 24) | 0 |
Rhoeo Discolor Tricolor, also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, or Tradescantia Spathacea, is native to southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. It is perennial outdoors in zones 9-11, and can be used in containers and overwintered indoors in colder climates. Discolor Tricolor also makes a wonderful houseplant. It is extremely drought tolerant and does well in partial shade. It offers pink, green, and cream foliage with an upright habit 12-18" tall. Its small white flower clusters bloom hidden deep in the leaves throughout the year. This unique, low-maintenance plant pairs well in borders or mixed containers with Begonia and New Guinea Impatiens. In tropical locations, where Discolor Tricolor is perennial, it also pairs well with banana trees and dracaena in outdoor gardens.
Sell Discolor Tricolor to your customers who are looking for a unique, low-maintenance houseplant or a container plant for outdoors. In zones 9-11, offer Boat Lily as an outdoor perennial for borders. Many people ask for low-maintenance houseplants and Rhoeo is a fantastic choice. It's uniquely colored foliage and hidden white flower clusters purify the air and add visual interest to any partly sunny room throughout the year. As a houseplant, the only care required is a watering once every week or so. As an outdoor perennial in warm climates, it requires little more than rain water.
1. Plant in areas with well-drained soil and part sun with some afternoon shade. Space plants 18-24" apart.
2. Discolor Tricolor is drought tolerant. Indoors, water once every one or two weeks. Outdoors, rainwater should suffice. If overwatered or irrigated, this plant may develop root rot.
3. Watch for caterpillars and mites.
4. Fertilize with general houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer.
For best results with Discolor Tricolor, use well-drained soil in part sun with some afternoon shade, low feed (150-200 ppm N), and a pH of 5.8-6.4. Plant one plug per 4-inch or gallon pot. We recommend spacing pots four to five inches apart for airflow. Rhoeo does not require pinching. Watch for caterpillars and mites. Do not oversaturate soil to avoid root rot diseases.
Discolor Tricolor blooms with small white flower clusters at the base of the 6-8" long leaves throughout the year.
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. We recommend 4-5" on center for 4-inch containers.
This plant does not need chemical growth regulators.
Scout for caterpillars and spider mites as part of your commercial greenhouse's Integrated Pest Management program.
Caterpillars feed on foliage, causing stunted growth. If you notice a few caterpillars, remove them by hand and dispose of them. For larger populations, use insecticidal soap or oil and beneficial insects like parasitic wasps, and keep your greenhouse clean and free of debris to reduce attractive habitats for pests.
Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.
Watch for signs of root rot and take preventative measures in your commercial greenhouse. Provide good airflow, spacing, and light, and use appropriate watering practices.
Root Rot occurs in poorly drained or overly wet soil, which becomes the host for several types of fungi. It causes stunted growth, wilting, and root system decay. Prevention is the best treatment, and you will avoid most root rot problems by using clean, well-draining media, appropriate containers, and good watering practices for finishing seedling plugs. Inspect plants for signs of disease regularly. Repot infected plants in well-draining soil, adjust your watering schedule, provide better airflow, and use a fungicide if needed.
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. Allow the soil to dry between waterings to avoid root rot.
| 4 Inch crop time | 6-8 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Bloom Period | Year Round |
| Color | White |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 12-18 Inches |
| Light | Partial Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 60 |
| Perennial Zone | 9-11 |
| Water Needs | Light |
| Patented Plant | No |