Mosses In Cradle

The Oyster Plant is a striking perennial with bold, sword-shaped foliage in deep green with purple undersides. Its compact, clumping growth habit makes it perfect for borders, mass plantings, or containers. Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant once established, this tropical-looking plant adds texture and color to gardens and landscapes.

🌿 Key Features

• Sword-shaped green leaves with purple undersides
• Compact, clumping growth habit
• Evergreen and low-maintenance
• Drought and heat tolerant once established
• Perfect for borders, mass plantings, or container gardens

🌱 Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to part shade (brighter foliage in sun)
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soils
• Climate: Thrives in temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions
• Hardiness: Tolerates light frost; protect young plants in cold climates

💧 Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Moderate; water more during prolonged dry periods
• Feeding: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
• Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain tidy appearance
• Tolerance: Drought, heat, and coastal exposure once established

🌿 Landscape Uses

• Garden borders and edges
• Mass plantings for texture and color
• Rockeries and container plantings
• Tropical-style and low-maintenance landscapes