Rhoeo Discolor Tricolor (also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, and botanically as 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 has an upright habit, growing 12-18 inches. 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 Double Geneva Red
and
New Guinea Impatiens Harmony Blush
. In tropical locations, where Discolor Tricolor is an outdoor perennial, it also pairs well with banana trees and dracaena in outdoor gardens.
Discolor Tricolor Selling Tips
Sell Discolor Tricolor to your customers who are looking for a unique houseplant that's easy to care for, 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.
Coach your customer:
Plant in areas with well-drained soil and part sun with some afternoon shade. Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
Discolor Tricolor is drought tolerant. Indoors, water once every 1 to 2 weeks. Outdoors, rainwater should suffice. If overwatered or irrigated, this plant may develop root rot.
Watch for caterpillars and mites.
Fertilize with general houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Discolor Tricolor, use well-drained soil in part sun with some afternoon shade, 150-200 ppm nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.4. Plant one plug per 4-inch pot or gallon. We recommend spacing pots 4-5 inches apart for airflow. Rhoeo does not require pinching. Watch for caterpillars and mites. Do not oversaturate soil to avoid root rot diseases.
Flowering
Discolor Tricolor blooms with small white flower clusters at the base of the 6-8 inch long leaves throughout the year.
Pinching
This plant does not require pinching.
Spacing
We recommend spacing containers 4-5 inches apart for airflow.
Height Control
This plant does not need chemical growth regulators.
Pests
You may see caterpillars and mites.
Disease
Prevent root rot diseases by allowing soil to dry between waterings, spacing for airflow, and watering in the morning to let the soil dry out before nightfall.
Planting Discolor Tricolor Liners
We recommend planting 1 starter plants per 4-inch pot or gallon. Use a well-drained soil in your containers and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil.
Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Allow to dry between waterings. Overwatered or irrigated, this plant may develop root rot.
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 Discolor Tricolor Quick Reference Guide
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
Zones 9-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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Rhoeo Discolor Tricolor (also known as Moses-in-the-Cradle, Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, and botanically as 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 has an upright habit, growing 12-18 inches. 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 Double Geneva Red
and
New Guinea Impatiens Harmony Blush
. In tropical locations, where Discolor Tricolor is an outdoor perennial, it also pairs well with banana trees and dracaena in outdoor gardens.
Discolor Tricolor Selling Tips
Sell Discolor Tricolor to your customers who are looking for a unique houseplant that's easy to care for, 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.
Coach your customer:
Plant in areas with well-drained soil and part sun with some afternoon shade. Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
Discolor Tricolor is drought tolerant. Indoors, water once every 1 to 2 weeks. Outdoors, rainwater should suffice. If overwatered or irrigated, this plant may develop root rot.
Watch for caterpillars and mites.
Fertilize with general houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Discolor Tricolor, use well-drained soil in part sun with some afternoon shade, 150-200 ppm nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.4. Plant one plug per 4-inch pot or gallon. We recommend spacing pots 4-5 inches apart for airflow. Rhoeo does not require pinching. Watch for caterpillars and mites. Do not oversaturate soil to avoid root rot diseases.
Flowering
Discolor Tricolor blooms with small white flower clusters at the base of the 6-8 inch long leaves throughout the year.
Pinching
This plant does not require pinching.
Spacing
We recommend spacing containers 4-5 inches apart for airflow.
Height Control
This plant does not need chemical growth regulators.
Pests
You may see caterpillars and mites.
Disease
Prevent root rot diseases by allowing soil to dry between waterings, spacing for airflow, and watering in the morning to let the soil dry out before nightfall.
Planting Discolor Tricolor Liners
We recommend planting 1 starter plants per 4-inch pot or gallon. Use a well-drained soil in your containers and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil.
Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Allow to dry between waterings. Overwatered or irrigated, this plant may develop root rot.
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 Discolor Tricolor Quick Reference Guide
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
Zones 9-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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