Boat lily
Tradescantia spathacea · Spiderworts · Spiderwort family
Also known as: Oyster Plant · Moses-in-the-cradle · Moses-in-a-basket
Easy20–40cmNot pet-safe
Boat lily care at a glance
Boat lily (Tradescantia spathacea) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Boat lily
Possible pests on Boat lily include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Whitefly. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot. Boat lily is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Low
- Whitefly Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Leaf spot Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
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Frequently asked questions about Boat lily
- Which pests affect Boat lily?
- Possible pests on Boat lily include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Whitefly.
- Which diseases affect Boat lily?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot.
- Is Boat lily toxic to cats and dogs?
- Boat lily is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Boat lily need?
- Boat lily has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Boat lily need?
- Boat lily prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Boat lily frost-hardy?
- Boat lily is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.