How to care for Tradescantia Nanouk
Tradescantia cerinthoides 'Nanouk' · Commelinaceae
A patented modern cultivar with chunky stems and thick leaves striped in pink, purple, cream, and green. It is sturdier and more compact than older tradescantias, and the candy-pink coloring is its whole point — which means light is everything. Fast, forgiving, and endlessly propagatable. Water roughly every 7 days while it's growing (about every 12 in winter), give it bright, indirect light, kept above 50°F (10°C) — average room humidity suits it.
Care at a glance
Water when the top few centimeters dry; its thick leaves buffer short droughts, but soggy soil browns the stems.
Very bright indirect light, even with some gentle direct sun, keeps the pink striping strong; dim light turns it green.
Half-strength balanced fertilizer monthly in spring and summer.
Mistakes that kill this plant
- Growing it in medium or low light and wondering where the pink went.
- Chronic overwatering that rots the thick stems.
- Letting it freeze on a cold windowsill or during transport.
Seasonal tips
- Pinch tips regularly; every pinch doubles the branches.
- Give it maximum bright light in winter to hold the pink.
- Root pruned cuttings in water and replant them for a fuller pot.
Is it safe for pets?
We have Tradescantia Nanouk recorded as toxic to cats and dogs.
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Toxicity here is informational, not a safety guarantee. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet. If your pet ingested this plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.