I also have a plant that I'm wondering what it is.



It has long pointed leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. It
just started blooming again (hasn't bloomed for 5 years). The blooms looked
like purple "pitas" with white flowers inside. When I got it, I was told
it's called "Joseph's Cradle". I have attached a picture. I'm excited
that you may be able to help me.



Thanks,

Cindy Shumake

wrote:
I also have a plant that I'm wondering what it is.
It has long pointed leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. It
just started blooming again (hasn't bloomed for 5 years). The blooms looked
like purple "pitas" with white flowers inside. When I got it, I was told
it's called "Joseph's Cradle". I have attached a picture. I'm excited
that you may be able to help me.
Thanks,
Cindy Shumake

Cindy,

This sounds like any of a number of plants in the Commelinaceae. Names
have changed over the years, but you might find your plant under Rhoeo
or Tradescantia. Google "Moses in the Boat" and look at the images that
come up.

M. Reed