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title: "my moses in the cradle is looking limp and turning brown. anyone know…"
description: "my moses in the cradle is looking limp and turning brown. anyone know how to help?"
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published: "2024-09-17T01:16:41.964671Z"
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# my moses in the cradle is looking limp and turning brown. anyone know…

_Postat av liv den 2024-09-17_

my moses in the cradle is looking limp and turning brown. anyone know how to help?

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pVuyT2j4j9goKI_q9Rcb_f2HZVLVvf6uh_ckSdsCNCk/b8yA4B9gSzmu6trQ96myAw.webp?size=large)

## 2 kommentarer

### Sunny kommenterade den 2024-09-17

The pale color and limp texture can be caused by several issues including insufficient light and too much water on the roots too long.

I recommend repotting it into a pot 1 inch to 2 inches wider because a tradescantia that size needs more soil and good drainage. Use a soil with good drainage like standard potting mix with extra aggregate like perlite.

Give it in bright indirect sunlight for 6-8 hours a day or under a grow light for 10-12 hours a day.

Water when the soil is dry and not using a schedule to prevent overwatering. Fertilize with 50% diluted liquid fertilizer twice a week in warmer months. Good luck.🍀🪴

### Kirsten kommenterade den 2024-09-18

Not sure why it’s turning brown but I found with mine that this plant likes to trail, not grow up ward. I did a couple cuttings of mine and when they grew roots transplanted back into the pot to make it bushier. The more sunlight it gets the more purple color you’ll see

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fNNEhrbV2gUvuwbi2sRUYVFufs3BoKT0bbvkFqjcSSc/gvdoXRgmRgyyq9sg80J1WQ.webp?size=large)

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