My indoor Nanouk is blooming!
Like the title says, my INDOOR nanouk is blooming! Brought this plant home at the beginning of last September (last pic) and it’s the first tradescantia I’ve ever owned. I’ve had houseplants for years, but just got into these recently when I saw a little pink and green striped plant at my local nursery one day for $5 and scooped it up.
I’ve learned a decent amount about them in that short time because this is the fastest growing houseplant I’ve ever owned. After just a month with this thing I started researching and also found this sub. I wanted to learn more about these plants mostly because 1, they’re pretty with all of their pink and purple coloring, and 2, their growth rate is just bonkers.
Anyway, from what I’ve learned, my understanding is that it’s somewhat rare for an indoor nanouk to bloom, right? My newer zebrina pink princess blooms all the time, but that’s pretty common with that variety. And, my nanouk does get great light next to a window, but still is a bit leggy and does get occasional browning on the leaves. I chop and prop her often.
Except for this and one other long stem she grew because she branched out from those stems. I wasn’t expecting her to branch out on her own like this, so when I saw it, I left it. And, then I saw a flower today and was stoked! But, I’m not a veteran tradescantia grower, so I’m asking, is it really rare for a fully indoor nanouk to bloom?