tradescantia nanouk lilac - GARDEN
MSN: How to Grow and Care Tradescantia Nanouk for a Colorful New Spring Houseplant If you love the trailing habits of spiderworts and other tradescantias, but long for a touch of pink then Tradescantia Nanouk is the houseplant you've been waiting for. This easy-care plant showcases ... How to Grow and Care Tradescantia Nanouk for a Colorful New Spring Houseplant Trailing Tradescantia is prized for its fast-growing, cascading habit, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets or as a trailing plant in mixed containers.
Understanding the Context
There are approximately 70 herbaceous species of Tradescantia native to the New World. Linnaeus named the genus for John Tradescant the Elder, an eminent English plant explorer of the seventeenth century. Tradescantia, or Wandering Willie, is a low-maintenance houseplant with arching stems and velvety green leaves tinged with purple. It thrives in both low and bright light, adding colour indoors.