Tradescantia 'Nanouk'
Tradescantia 'Nanouk'
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Tradescantia albiflora 'Nanouk' is a captivating houseplant known for its stunning variegated foliage featuring shades of green, pink, and white. The leaves are lance-shaped and grow along thick, upright stems, giving the plant a more compact and bushy appearance compared to other trailing Tradescantia species. As a relatively fast-growing indoor plant, the Nanouk can reach a height of up to 1-2 ft and has the ability to spread, filling the container it's placed in.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Tradescantia albiflora
Common: Nanouk, Tradescantia Nanouk, Fantasy Venice, Wandering Dude, Spiderwort, and Tradescantia bubblegum
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
- Humidity: Medium
- Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- If you have a variegated variety, make sure it gets plenty of bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant colors.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Commelinaceae family, also known as the Spiderwort, Dayflower, or Tradescantia family, which includes over 650 species.
- Tradescantia species are native to the Americas, including North, Central, and South America.
- Tradescantia is named after John Tradescant, a 17th-century English botanist and gardener.
- Some species are native to the Americas and have been used traditionally for medicinal purposes.
- Unsafe / Toxic
- Low Maintenance
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