ID this? Given as a gift in NY. Will post more in comments.

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ID this? Given as a gift in NY. Will post more in comments.

Posted Jun 7, 2020, 10:57 PM UTC

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BilbosBigHairyFeet•

Tradescantia spathacea, Oyster plant, Moses in the cradle

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reconcommandoOP•

Thanks! I looked up some more pics and found some that look more like this one for sure.

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BilbosBigHairyFeet•

You're welcome!

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reconcommandoOP•

Album of pics here: http://imgur.com/a/e0VYtfy

This guy currently resides on my window sill in NY. Thought it might be Moses in the Cradle, but the leaves look different? I was given this from an old coworker in a cup of water and it took off when I planted it in soil. Looking to ID so I can better care for it. Thanks!

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Yup. Agreed with other poster. This one looks like it would greatly benefit from being buried a bit deeper and getting a bit more light. They typically grow nice and more bush like and are very easy to propogate! I've got a couple buds my kid ripped off an older plant that all now have roots.

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reconcommandoOP•

Not much I can do about the light since this is already the sunniest spot in my apartment, but i just picked up a larger pot and soil so i can give it more space and more depth!

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