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Nanouk Inch Plant | Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Nanouk’ | Fantasy Venice | Tradescantia ‘Nanouk’
Nanouk Inch Plant is a stunning, fast-growing tropical trailing perennial (widely grown as a spectacular indoor house plant) prized for its spectacular, continuous profusion of thick, smooth leaves boldly striped with vibrant pink, white, and green, featuring striking magenta undersides. This exceptionally tough, adaptable selection is known for its vigorous, densely branching habit and tiny, star-shaped white and pink flowers that occasionally emerge from its vividly colored foliage. Its bold, intensely colorful trailing stems make it a spectacular, low-maintenance spiller and thriller for indoor hanging baskets, bright windowsills, and shaded summer patio containers. With its dramatic, painted texture and reliable performance, Nanouk offers an extraordinary display of vibrant, tropical foliage with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Nanouk Inch Plant
Light: Bright, indirect light; thrives in dappled sunlight or near a bright window when grown indoors. It requires strict protection from harsh, direct sunlight, which will easily scorch its delicate, colorful leaves, but too little light will cause it to lose its striking pink variegation and become leggy.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to average soils, though it prefers a light, airy houseplant potting mix amended with perlite to ensure excellent aeration and drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged soils.
Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It strongly dislikes being completely dried out, but avoid getting water directly on the leaves to prevent fungal issues and leaf rot.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Pinch back the growing tips or long, leggy stems regularly to encourage a much bushier, denser branching habit. The pinched stems can be easily propagated by rooting them in water or directly in moist soil.
Wildlife: Generally grown indoors; its sap can cause mild skin irritation and is mildly toxic to pets if ingested. Outdoors, it is naturally deer-resistant.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–12; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing trailing annual in cooler regions or easily kept indoors as a vibrant, year-round house plant.
Shipping Info
Nanouk Inch Plant plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Low Temperature
55°F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
Pink White
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Loose, well-draining mix; use regular potting soil with added perlite or sand; succulent/cactus mix is also suitable
Moisture
Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy; water when the top inch dries out; avoid standing water and do not let plant sit in water
Sun Exposure
Bright, indirect light is best; tolerates some morning sun, but foliage colors fade or leaves scorch in direct sun
Mature Spread
1–2 ft
Mature Height
4–8 in
Bloom Period
Spring to summer (produces small white to light pink, three-petaled flowers; blooms are not prominent)
Pruning Time
Pruning Time: Prune in spring and as needed to encourage bushiness and remove leggy growth
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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