What is a rhoeo oyster plant?

Answer by  Cali2307 (1337)

The Rhoeo plant has many aliases. It is also known as Moses in the Cradle, Moses in a Basket, and the Boat Lily. This is a plant that does great in dryer climates and is often grown as a hearty ground cover. It does not grow well in very wet climates.

Answer by  soapjunkie (581)

Oyster plant (genus Rheo) can be a white-flowered hanging-basket plant or a potted purple-colored potted plant known as a Moses-in-the-cradle. Oyster plants need sun, as well as, partial shade and need to be watered regularly. This type of plant blooms all year.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

Rhoeo is the scientific name for Oyster Plant. In addition to being called Oyster Plant it is also called Moses in the Cradle, Moses in a Basket and Boat Lily.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

The oyster plant is also called Moses in the Cradle. Normally used as dense ground cover, it is short-stemmed with tiny white flowers down deep in the plants.