Tradescantia Nanouk
Tradescantia albiflora 'Nanouk'
Compact colourful trailing plant with thick stems and leaves striped in pink, lilac, cream, and green. Bred in the Netherlands for hardiness and vivid colour. Fast-growing and easy to propagate from cuttings.
Best rooms for tradescantia nanouk
Light requirements
Best near a window with filtered light — avoid harsh direct rays.
How to care for tradescantia nanouk
Bright indirect light is essential for vivid pink and purple colours — low light produces green foliage. Water when the top 2cm dries. Pinch growing tips regularly to keep it bushy. Remove any stems that revert to plain green. Feed monthly spring-summer. Minimum 10°C.
Watering
Water when the top 2–3cm of compost feels dry. Roughly weekly.
Propagation
- Stem cuttings in water — roots within a week
Toxicity
Sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Mildly toxic if ingested by pets.
Common problems
- Loss of colour in low light
- Leggy growth without pinching
- Crispy leaves from underwatering
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