oyster plant boat lily
Summary of invasiveness top of page. t. spathacea is a succulent herb commercially grown for bedding, rock gardens, and tropical effects, but classified in the global compendium of weeds as an invasive species and an environmental weed (randall, 2012).this species has escaped into natural areas from gardens and yards where it has been planted as an ornamental (issg, 2012; pier, 2012).. The moses-in-the-cradle plant (tradescantia spathacea) is a pretty houseplant with green and purple leaves.you may have heard the moses plant called by alternative names such as boat lily, moses-in-a-boat, moses-in-a-basket, cradle lily, oyster plant, and moses-in-the-bulrushes.the tradescantia spathacea used to have the scientific name rhoeo spathacea.. Depending on where you come from it may be known as moses in the cradle, oyster plant or boat lily. size (can grow to) small 10-30cm. growth habit compact/upright. position they grow well in a warm position but also tolerate cooler temperatures. they have great uses including offices, homes, and patios.. 
oyster plant boat lily
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