{"product_id":"stripe-me-pink-moses-in-the-cradle-tradescantia-spathacea-stripe-me-pink","title":"Stripe Me Pink Moses in the Cradle - Tradescantia spathacea 'Stripe Me Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStripe Me Pink Moses in the Cradle (\u003cem\u003eTradescantia spathacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stripe Me Pink') is a spreading foliage plant with rosettes of sword-shaped leaves striped white and pink above and bright purple beneath. It stays compact at about 50cm tall but spreads to roughly 1m wide, so it covers dry ground quickly. It works as a colourful groundcover in frost-free gardens and as a patio plant in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without a flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink and white stripes over a purple reverse look good every month of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with dry spells, which suits rockeries and the dry corners where other groundcovers struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly, and congested clumps can be divided and replanted to bring colour to other beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact rosettes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tidy, upright leaves sit neatly in patio containers as well as in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest about sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour holds best in part shade. In full sun the stripes fade, and a plain purple and green rhoeo is the better pick for a blazing spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart and the rosettes knit together in a couple of seasons, covering bare soil and keeping weeds down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates dry soil and spreads between rocks, adding warm pink tones to a grey-green planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact enough for containers on a verandah or courtyard in part shade, or in a bright spot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Stripe Me Pink Moses in the Cradle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade holds the colour best. It suits frost-free gardens, which means tropical, subtropical and the milder warm temperate coasts. Frost damages the leaves, so in colder places keep it in a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter gives the best growth. Add compost to sandy soils, and in heavy clay plant on a slight mound so the crowns never sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting and water well until established. After that it is drought hardy and needs little more than a drink in long dry spells. Feed with a controlled release or liquid fertiliser twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. When clumps get congested, dig them up, divide and replant the pieces. Wear gloves, because the sap can irritate skin, and keep pets from chewing the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Stripe Me Pink Moses in the Cradle as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and also in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Rosette plants like this grow quickly once the roots are into warm soil, with new leaves appearing within a few weeks. Plant promptly and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so stock comes and goes. If it shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button on the page and we email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eBest groundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the stripes faded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much direct sun. Move it, or shade it with taller neighbours, and the pink and white banding returns on new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will survive, but the colour suffers. If your spot is full sun all day, a solid purple and green rhoeo is a better match than this striped form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap can irritate skin and mouths, so keep dogs and cats from chewing it and wear gloves when you divide clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790872609087,"sku":"TRA-SPA-STRIPE-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790872641855,"sku":"TRA-SPA-STRIPE-140MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/stripe-me-pink-moses-in-the-cradle-tradescantia-spathacea-stripe-me-pink.jpg?v=1792210647","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/stripe-me-pink-moses-in-the-cradle-tradescantia-spathacea-stripe-me-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}