Tradescantia Nanouk, also known as Fantasy Venice or Pink Nanouk, is a houseplant prized for its beauty and colorful leaves. It is one of the most resistant and easiest plants to grow. Find out how to care for it by reading this guide!
How to grow it:
- Choose a pot with holes in the bottom to facilitate drainage and fill it with a draining soil mix (a potting soil is preferred).
- Obtain a small cutting from the mother plant, making an oblique cut below the stem node. It is crucial that the cutting has at least two leaves and 10 cm of stem.
- Dip the cutting in rooting hormones and then plant it in soil until the bottom of the stem is covered.
- Water sparingly and place it in a bright but indirect light location, as direct sunlight can be too intense.
How to care for it:
- Maintain a temperature between 15° and 29°C; The plant can tolerate slightly lower temperatures, but would not survive a frost. It tolerates heat better than cold.
- Place the plant in a bright place but avoid direct sunlight, as this could burn the leaves! An adequate amount of light will allow the plant to bloom and the color of the leaves to be more vibrant.
- Do not water it excessively or too frequently; The substrate should not always be wet, as the roots could rot or be attacked by fungi that proliferate in humidity. When the first 2/3 cm of the soil is dry, it is the right time to water.
- It is recommended to use a balanced fertilizer once a month during spring and summer as this is when the plant is growing.
- Prune regularly, removing yellow or damaged leaves, so that the plant grows healthy and lush.
It is a plant that rarely suffers attacks from pests, easy to care for: it requires only a little care and, in return, it will add color to the corners of your home.