Tradescantia Nanouk Pink Houseplant, 4" Pot

Tradescantia Nanouk brings soft color and lively trailing growth indoors. This compact houseplant stands out with thick, oval leaves striped in green, cream, and pink, often with rich purple tones underneath. Its fast-growing stems look beautiful on a shelf, desk, plant stand, or in a hanging display.

Points of interest

• Thick, oval foliage with naturally varied green, cream, pink, and purple coloring.
• Fast-growing stems begin compact, then spread and trail as they lengthen.
• Bright indirect light supports vivid pink coloring and strong growth.
• Regular pinching and pruning help maintain a full, compact display.
• Stem cuttings root readily in water or moist potting mix.

What ships and estimated mature size

You will receive one live Tradescantia Nanouk in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Shape, leaf color, striping, fullness, and stem length vary naturally. Decorative planters are sold separately and are not included.

Estimated mature size is approximately 3–6 inches tall, with trailing stems that can reach approximately 12–24 inches with suitable care. Regular pruning helps maintain a compact, fuller shape.

Optional planter pairing

Pair your plant with the white BASEL 4.7-inch planter or black BASEL 4.7-inch planter, sold separately. Check the grow pot's dimensions against the planter's interior fit. Keep the plant in its draining nursery pot, remove it for watering, and empty any collected water before returning it to the decorative planter.

Care guide

• Light: Provide bright, indirect light to support strong growth and vivid pink coloring. Gentle morning sun can be beneficial, but harsh afternoon sun may scorch the leaves.
• Water: Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry, then allow excess water to drain. Avoid constantly wet soil and standing water, which can lead to root problems.
• Soil: Use a loose, well-draining indoor potting mix in a container with drainage holes. Adding perlite can improve drainage and airflow around the roots. Ready to repot? Shop our Rich Houseplant Soil Blend, hand-blended in small batches and sold separately. Add perlite as needed to maintain a loose, well-draining mix.
• Temperature: Keep in a warm location away from frost and cold drafts. A protected outdoor patio can be suitable during warm weather.
• Humidity: Average household humidity is usually suitable. Provide good airflow and avoid consistently wet leaves.
• Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, use a balanced slow-release houseplant fertilizer according to its label directions. Shop our 2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants & Succulents, sold separately. Reduce or pause feeding during slower winter growth, and skip feeding while growth is paused or during extreme heat or cold.
• Pruning: Nanouk grows quickly and may need regular pruning to stay compact and full. Pinch or trim long growing tips to encourage branching, and remove sparse or damaged stems with clean scissors.
• Maintenance: Remove damaged leaves and inspect foliage and stems regularly for pests. Handle stems gently and avoid leaving water trapped among the leaves.
• Repotting: Repot when roots crowd the nursery pot, choosing a draining container only slightly larger than the current pot.
• Propagation: Take a healthy stem cutting just below a node, remove the lowest leaves, and place a node in water or moist potting mix. Transfer water-rooted cuttings to a well-draining mix once roots develop.
• Troubleshooting: Stretched, sparse growth can indicate insufficient light. Persistently wet soil can cause root problems; scorched leaves can result from harsh sun. Adjust conditions gradually and prune sparse stems to encourage branching.

Pet safety: Not safe for pets.