Tradescantia Nanouk Pink  (Fantasy Venice | Wandering Dude)

Description

Tradescantia Nanouk A popular compact, vibrantly-coloured houseplant, Tradescantia albiflora ‘Nanouk’ – also known as Fantasy Venice or Wandering Dude – has chunky, fleshy leaves patterned with splashes of green, cream, pink, and purple. It’s related to the Wandering Jew plants, but has stronger, upward-facing stems that will eventually spill out of the pot as they get longer, while the purple and pink colours become more intense in brighter light, making it a real statement houseplant when it comes to foliage colour.

The best Tradescantia Nanouk choice for someone who desires a dose of colour in a tiny, undemanding form. It's best planted on a table or a plant stand, or on a shelf where the trailing leaves can spill over as it matures – its initial growth pattern is more upright. It likes plenty of light in a position with filtered or indirect light through the day; the sun in Indian summers may be harsh and may cause leaf scorch and discolouration but a little direct morning sunshine can actually boost the pink and purple of its foliage.

Tradescantia Nanouk is quite simple to maintain, once situated in an adequate bright location, making it a viable selection for those aspiring for more colour than an ordinary green plant would deliver. Ideally suited to a balcony table, an adequately lit study desk or workplace windowsill.

Key Features

• Pink cream purple green striped juicy leaves that make an impact when added to your landscape! 
• Upright and contained when young this slowly develops a loose trailing growth style
• Bright light gives more saturated deeper pinks – it will have little bright spots that glow and pull a much deeper pink. 
• Moderately low maintenance once put in a bright indirect spot
• Sometimes tiny 3 petaled flowers appear in pink and purple in good growing conditions. 
• It is small so will fit onto a shelf, desk or table in any sized apartment.
• They grow easily from stem cuttings so it’s simple to build your own plant collection.
• A quirky, coloured gift for the plant lover that has every plant in every pot.

Care at a Glance

Product Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 x Live Tradescantia Nanouk (Pink) plant
• 1 x 3-inch plastic nursery pot (Bare-rooted / Pot: Optional)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Basic care instructions

Important Notes

• As it’s a natural product each will have slight variations in leaf colouration, pattern and stem length. 
• Any loss or dulling of leaves due to being in transit is perfectly normal and will generally recover within 1 or 2 weeks of arriving
• Ease into direct sunlight - exposure to high heat immediately following shipping may cause the leaves to burn.
• Never let the soil get waterlogged for too long - this will invite root rot in due time.
• Leaves could gradually lose some of their colours if it is left somewhere with limited sunlight for a sustained amount of time. 
• The Tradescantia Nanouk is mildly toxic to consume so be extra careful around young animals and children!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are my pink and purple colors on the Tradescantia Nanouk fading into green? 

A: Tradescantia Nanouk’s colors rely much on lighting. If it is lacking sufficient bright light, it will slowly transition from bright pinks and purples to greenish tones. Put it under brighter light exposure, (bright, indirect light is ideal). The colors will restore after a couple of weeks.

Q: How frequently must I water my plant? 

A: Check out the top inch of the dirt and water as soon as it is dried to the touch (around once every 7 to 10 times), depending on regional temperature and also dampness levels. Stay away from keeping your plant in wet soil.

Q: Is Tradescantia Nanouk living indoors?

A: Yes, it is a predominantly an indoor house plant and likes a position by a window receiving bright light that’s filtered or indirectly shaded. Plants are susceptible to burning if you get the full glare of the midday sun through the window.

Q: Will Tradescantia Nanouk be poisonous for kids or pets? 

A: Yes, Tradescantia Nanouk are toxic in nature and may cause irritations on the lips and mouth and stomach irritations on the children or pets if eaten, do avoid the ingestion of Tradescantia Nanouk plant and if already done then call your doctor or the veterinarian immediately.

Q: Why Is My Plant So Leggy and Gappy Between the Leaves? 

A: More light will fix leggy plants most often! Move your plant a little closer to a sunny window, and cut down those stems; soon you’ll have a more squat and fuller plant. 

Q: How do I propagate my Tradescantia Nanouk?

A: Remove a stem cutting about 1” below a node, remove lower leaves and stick in water or in damp soil. Roots will grow in a few days, and then you can pot your new plant up!