Tradescantia
Tradescantia are popular houseplants, valued for their colourful, striped leaves and fast growth. They originally come from Central and South America and thrive particularly well in bright locations without direct sun. Tradescantia are considered easy to care for, need regular watering and are easy to propagate from cuttings.
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Item no. 4219
Baby Tradescantia Nanouk
5.5cm
8cm ±
History of the Tradescantia Nanouk
The Tradescantia Nanouk is a comparatively new cultivar from the Netherlands and one of the most striking varieties of spiderwort. It is characterised by its colourful, striped leaves in shades of pink, purple and green. As a fast-growing and robust houseplant, it is especially popular with plant lovers who value easy-care, decorative species.
Care as a houseplant:
Light: Very bright spot with plenty of indirect light; the brighter it is, the more intense the leaf colours.
Temperature: Ideally 18–24 °C; do not keep below 12 °C.
Humidity: Medium to high; regular misting is beneficial.
Substrate: Loose, free-draining substrate, e.g. potting soil with perlite or sand.
Watering: Keep evenly and slightly moist; let the top layer of soil dry out before watering again. Avoid waterlogging.
Feeding: Feed every 2 weeks with liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
Special features: This houseplant grows quickly, is easy to propagate and looks particularly beautiful in hanging baskets or on shelves.
Overwintering tips:
In winter, water less and keep at a minimum of 12 °C. The Tradescantia Nanouk is a colourful houseplant that makes a big impact with little effort.
Delivery time 2 - 7 working days
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Item no. 3089
Tradescantia Zebrina Rosa Paradise
9cm
10cm ±
History of Tradescantia Zebrina 'Rosa Paradise'
The Tradescantia Zebrina 'Rosa Paradise' is a striking and decorative cultivar of the classic Tradescantia, also known as the inch plant or spiderwort. Its long, trailing stems bear shimmering leaves in shades of pink, silver and green – a real eye-catcher among houseplants. The genus originally comes from Central and South America and has long been known for its adaptability and fast growth.
Care as a houseplant:
Light: Bright to partial shade; indirect light brings out vibrant colours.
Temperature: Ideally 18–25 °C; not below 10 °C.
Humidity: Medium to high; occasional misting does it good.
Substrate: Free-draining potting soil, ideally with a little sand or perlite.
Watering: Keep evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. The top layer of soil may dry out slightly between waterings.
Feeding: Every 2–4 weeks with liquid fertiliser during the growing phase.
Special features: This houseplant grows quickly and is well suited to hanging baskets or for greening shelves.
Overwintering tips:
Cooler, but not below 10 °C; water less. Tradescantia Zebrina 'Rosa Paradise' is an ideal houseplant for beginners and impresses with its colour, shape and easy care – perfect for anyone who loves uncomplicated houseplants.
Delivery time 2 - 7 working days
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Item no. 848
Tradescantia Nanouk
12cm
15cm ±
History of the Tradescantia Nanouk
The Tradescantia Nanouk is a comparatively new cultivar from the Netherlands and one of the most striking varieties of spiderwort. It is characterised by its colourful, striped leaves in shades of pink, purple and green. As a fast-growing and robust houseplant, it is especially popular with plant lovers who value easy-care, decorative species.
Care as a houseplant:
Light: Very bright spot with plenty of indirect light; the brighter it is, the more intense the leaf colours.
Temperature: Ideally 18–24 °C; do not keep below 12 °C.
Humidity: Medium to high; regular misting is beneficial.
Substrate: Loose, free-draining substrate, e.g. potting soil with perlite or sand.
Watering: Keep evenly and slightly moist; let the top layer of soil dry out before watering again. Avoid waterlogging.
Feeding: Feed every 2 weeks with liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
Special features: This houseplant grows quickly, is easy to propagate and looks particularly beautiful in hanging baskets or on shelves.
Overwintering tips:
In winter, water less and keep at a minimum of 12 °C. The Tradescantia Nanouk is a colourful houseplant that makes a big impact with little effort.
Delivery time 2 - 7 working days
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Item no. 834
Tradescantia Zebrina Compacta
10.5cm
15cm ±
History of the Tradescantia Zebrina Compacta
The Tradescantia Zebrina Compacta is a compact form of the popular inch plant, which originally comes from Central and South America. Its striking striped leaves in shades of green, silver and purple have made it a classic among houseplants for decades. It is robust, grows quickly and is valued both in hanging baskets and as a decorative terrarium plant.
Care as a houseplant:
Light: Bright to partially shaded, ideally with plenty of indirect light for strong leaf colours.
Temperature: Ideally 18–25 °C, not below 12 °C in winter.
Humidity: Normal, but also tolerates dry heating air well.
Substrate: Loose and free-draining, e.g. potting soil with a little sand.
Watering: Water moderately; let the soil dry out slightly between waterings.
Feeding: Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.
Care as a terrarium plant:
Light: Bright, filtered light in the terrarium, no direct sun.
Humidity: 50–70 %; it also tolerates somewhat more moisture.
Substrate: Permeable, humus-rich soil or terrarium substrate.
Special features: Ideal as ground cover or as a trailing eye-catcher in a tropical terrarium.
Winter care:
In winter, keep cooler (12–18 °C) and water more sparingly; be sure to avoid waterlogging. Tradescantia Zebrina Compacta stays attractive even in the dark season if it gets enough light.
Delivery time 2 - 7 working days