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Rhoeo
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Rhoeo

Max Height: 0.3–0.6 m
Spread: 0.6–1 m

Origin: Mexico & Central America
Family: Commelinaceae

Common Name: Rhoeo, Oyster Plant, Moses-in-the-Cradle
Botanical Name: Tradescantia spathacea

Flower Colour: Small White (inside purple bracts)
Foliage Colour: Green above, Purple underside

Drought Tolerance: Medium
Salinity Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High (best colour in full sun, tolerates partial shade)
Wind Tolerance: Medium

Water Requirement: Low–Medium
PH Level: Neutral

Pest Tolerance: High
Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Moderate–Fast
Fragrance: No

Rhoeo, also known as Oyster Plant or Moses-in-the-Cradle, is a compact ornamental foliage plant admired for its striking green and purple leaves.

It is widely used as ground cover, border planting, and for mass landscaping due to its colourful foliage and low maintenance requirements.

Rhoeo thrives in full sun to partial shade, adapts well to warm climates, and requires moderate watering during establishment. Its vibrant leaf contrast and durability make it an excellent choice for tropical gardens and urban landscaping projects.

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