tradescantia cerinthoides'nanouk'
Care level
Easy
Variegation
Striped pattern
Compact with an upright to spreading habit, 'Nanouk' stands out with its uniquely colored foliage featuring light purple, green, and greyed-green striped leaves. The leaves are shorter and more rounded than other Tradescantia varieties, with a slightly concave shape and a glossy surface.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (53.6°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Trailing
Rapid growth
This plant grows rapidly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The tradescantia nanouk can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.