VARIETIES: 	Moses-in-the-cradle, Moses-in-the-bulrushes, Man-in-a-boat, Boat-lily,
			Oyster plant  - R. spathacea, also called
			R. discolor and Tradescantia discolor
				
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:	8 - 15 inches

SUBSTRATE:	1 part loam, 1 part peat moss or leaf mold, 1 part sharp sand.
		To each gallon pailfull of this mixture add:
		- 1½ teaspoons of 20% superphosphate
		- 1 tablespoon of ground lime-stone
		- 2 teaspoons of 5-10-5 fertilizer.
		OR! use general purpose potting soil.
						
LIGHT: 		Bright indirect sunlight. If only artificial light is available, provide
		at least 400 foot candles.
			
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 50 - 55°F (10 - 13°C)
		Day = 68 - 72°F (20 - 22°C)
		
WATERING: 	Keep soil barely moist.

FERTILIZING: 	Wait 4 - 6 months to fertilize newly purchased plants.
		Mature plants - fertilize every 3 - 4 months from early spring to summer.

PROPAGATING:	Propagate at any season by dividing the roots. Or by transplanting new
		shoots.

REPOTTING:	Not really necessary.