Rhoeo《紫兰》

🌿 Why Choose Rhoeo?

 • Dramatic bicolor foliage with structural form

 • Great for low-maintenance landscaping or bold accents

 • Drought-tolerant, sun-loving, and resilient

🌿 Rhoeo (Tradescantia spathacea) – Care Tips

Also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Rhoeo is a hardy, low-maintenance plant prized for its striking purple undersides and green-striped foliage. It’s great for containers, borders, or as ground cover in tropical gardens.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Tolerates partial sun and can handle some direct sunlight

• Low light reduces color vibrancy and makes it leggy

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry

• Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering

• Drought-tolerant once established

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use well-draining soil—standard potting mix works well

• Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Prefers warm temperatures (18–30°C)

• Avoid exposure to temperatures below 10°C

• Tolerates normal indoor humidity

✂️ Maintenance

• Trim back any leggy or discolored stems to keep it looking tidy

• Propagates easily from stem cuttings or division

🌼 Fertilizer

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer

• No need to fertilize in winter

⚠️ Notes

• Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested; sap may irritate skin

• Clean leaves occasionally to remove dust and show off the vibrant colors

Let Rhoeo bring a vibrant tropical edge and colorful contrast to your plant palette—indoors or out.