Nanouk

🌿 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Tradescantia spathacea ‘Nanouk’ or sometimes just Tradescantia Nanouk (common cultivars are often hybrids)

• Common names: Nanouk Wandering Jew, Variegated Spiderwort

• Family: Commelinaceae

• Origin: Hybrid cultivar, often bred for variegation

• Type: Fast-growing trailing or cascading houseplant

🌱 Appearance

• Features fleshy, lance-shaped leaves with variegation in green, cream, pink, and purple.

• Leaves have a slightly glossy texture and may turn more pinkish under bright light.

• Grows as a trailing or cascading plant, perfect for hanging baskets or shelves.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light to keep the colors vibrant.

• Can tolerate medium light, but variegation may fade in low light.

• Too much direct sun can scorch leaves.

💧 Water

• Likes soil that is evenly moist, but not soggy.

• Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

• Avoid letting it sit in waterlogged soil to prevent root rot.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 65–80°F (18–27°C).

• Appreciates moderate to high humidity, though it tolerates typical indoor conditions.

🌸 Growth & Care

• Moderate care — fast-growing and forgiving.

• Can be trimmed to encourage fuller, bushier growth.

• Very decorative thanks to its colorful, trailing foliage.

Bottom watering is best

*Toxic to humans and pets