How to Grow Moses-In-A-Boat Houseplants

Add colorful foliage to your home or office with a Moses-in-a-boat. The green and purple houseplant is an easy addition for any indoor gardener. The plant has long leaves that resemble boats holding tiny white flowers when blooming. Put one on your desk for a vibrant pick-me-up. The long leaves of the plant are purple underneath.

Instructions

1. Plant Moses-in-a-boat either in a medium-sized pot, hanging basket or newly created indoor dish garden. The plant grows to the size of its pot, so larger plants can be grown in bigger containers.

2. Keep the plant in an area that gets medium light, not directly in a window. It thrives on shaded, indirect light.

3. Put your Moses-in-a-boat outside for the summer. Place it in a partially shaded area, and protect it from direct rainfall.

4. Grow the plant in normal peat-based soil with adequate drainage. A Moses-in-a-boat should be kept moist all the time.

5. Spray the leaves daily with a water bottle to keep the leaves from curling up. When the leaves get straggly looking, trim them to 3 inches with a scissors. They will grow back quickly and look better.

Tips & Warnings

• The color of the leaves reflects how much direct sun it gets. For darker purple color, give your plant more light.

• If leaves are yellow or browning, your plant isn't getting enough water.

• When you notice the stem rotting, your Moses-in-a-boat is getting too much water. Cut back on watering and make sure the soil is draining properly.

• Don't water your Moses-in-a-boat too much. It's roots will rot.

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