Commelinaceae
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Nanouk'
Also sold as: Nanouk
Care at a glance
- Water
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
- Light
- Provide bright, indirect light for best growth and vibrant foliage color. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.
- Humidity
- Prefers average to high humidity.
- Temperature
- Thrives in typical room temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C).
- Soil
- Use a well-draining potting mix.
- Fertilizer
- Fertilize monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested, potentially causing oral irritation or digestive upset.
- Propagation
- Easily propagated by stem cuttings; simply snip a section of stem below a node and place it in water or moist soil.
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