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Can some identify this plant I was gifted?


Can some identify this plant I was gifted?

by No-Fisherman2272

20 Comments

  1. No-Fisherman2272

    Just potted this plant from some cuttings I was gifted but have no idea what it actually is. Someone said it may be a Wandering Dude???

  4. Suspicious_Power_568

    Tradescantia. It’s basically one of the terrible 3 I can’t keep alive next to spider plants and snake plants.

  5. mediumrareass

    Avoid the leaves when watering and only use distilled water. The leaves will brown after getting wet. I recommend bottom watering.

  6. Zealousideal_Pop_273

    Tradescantia nanouk. Don’t get the leaves wet. Also they prop like a champ.

  7. elva58

    Thats a cute Tradescantia nanouk! Theyre super easy to care for, youll love it 😍

  9. Competitive_Owl5357

    Nanouk is the only tradescantia I can keep alive besides oyster plant, though even it refuses to thrive. It’s so pretty.

  10. AIexanderClamBell

    I can keep a maidenhair fern alive no problem, but I think it’s that I’m too lazy and cheap to use distilled water. Mine get crispy

  11. MothMeep7

    I love these. Need to get another someday as mine was absolutely devoured by thrips.

    Tips)

    DO NOT LET IT DRY ALL THE WAY! Unlike almost every other plant you water when the soil is dry or just about dry, you water this thing when its still damp. It does not do well when it dries.

    Thrips love it. Be careful. You also can’t use soap or neem sprays on it as the leaves are delicate and just dissolve.

    Keep away from any direct sun or intense light. It burns easily. Bright indirect light only!

    Avoid touching the leaves. They’re delicate.

    Pretty sure its toxic to pets. So don’t eat.

    Give it enough indirect bright light and it grows pinker and bushier.

    Additionally, trim any lanky stems and it grows back busier.

    Go easy and gentle in fertilizer. Their roots are thin and delicate.

  15. wwisdomseeker

    Idk but I want one. It’s beautiful!

  16. ImmediateCareer9275

    Tradescantia zebrina, I think. Mine love me … I don’t know why. I have no advice. 🤷🏽‍♀️

    I’m in zone 9a, both plants are southern exposure: one outside in a pot on a shaded porch; the other inside in a south facing picture window — if any of that helps? Good luck!

  19. maraney

    Tradescantia nanouk. Very easy to care for. One of my favorite plants!

  20. Watthisredditforants

    Tradescantia Nanouk to be precise

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