How to Care for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Nanouk' (Wandering Jew)

Korean name: 트라데스칸티아 나누크

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Nanouk' is a small-leaved, thick foliage plant with green and white variegated leaves. It grows as a trailing vine and is easy to care for indoors, making it suitable for beginners. It thrives well under indirect light and moderate humidity.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Commelinaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South America
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner friendly, trailing, shade tolerant, foliage plant
• Also known as: Tradescantia fluminensis, Wandering Jew, Inch Plant, Dayflower

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining general potting soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Likes medium to high humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 1-2 weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Tradescantia fluminensis 'Nanouk'?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Tradescantia fluminensis 'Nanouk'?

It likes Prefers indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining general potting soil is suitable..

Is Tradescantia fluminensis 'Nanouk' safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Tradescantia fluminensis 'Nanouk' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Likes medium to high humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 1-2 weeks during the growing season..