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title: "Can anyone tell me what this plant is called? I know it looks a bit…"
description: "Can anyone tell me what this plant is called? I know it looks a bit rough. Someone else was taking care of it And if you have any tips on taking care of it…"
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author: "Brooklyn"
published: "2024-02-09T19:01:20.996575Z"
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# Can anyone tell me what this plant is called? I know it looks a bit…

_Posted by Brooklyn on 2024-02-09_

Can anyone tell me what this plant is called?  
I know it looks a bit rough. Someone else was taking care of it  
And if you have any tips on taking care of it that would be greatly appreciated!!!

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## 15 comments

### Carly commented on 2024-02-09

It’s a tradescantia, I’d google how to care as it’s not my cup of tea so can’t help with that I’m afraid but I’m sure others on here could.

#### Brooklyn replied on 2024-02-09

Thank you!!

### Emily commented on 2024-02-09

It looks like a tradescantia lilac

#### Brooklyn replied on 2024-02-09

Thank youuu

### Emily B commented on 2024-02-09

Agreed it’s a tradescantia! Mine have been super easy to care for. I would pick off any of the damaged leaves and it should produce new growth. I water when it’s pretty dry about once a week ish. They love to hang so I hang them in my sunny windows and it grows like a weed!

#### Brooklyn replied on 2024-02-09

Thank you so much!! This helps so much!

#### Emily B replied on 2024-02-09

You’re welcome! They are super easy to propagate too once it gets crazy and needs a good trim!

#### Emily B replied on 2024-02-09

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#### Women are Water replied on 2024-02-09

Very pretty 😍

### mushroombookgirl commented on 2024-02-09

Looks like a tradescantia nanouk x

### Women are Water commented on 2024-02-09

It’s a tradescantia nanouk

### Sunny commented on 2024-02-10

It looks overwatered, lacking light or both. Make sure the pot has drainage holes. Water when completely dry. Place in bright indirect light for 8 - 10 hours. You may need a grow light. I think this Nanouk variety can’t handle full sun like the Tradescantia Purple Heart variety (my favorite).

Fertilize with diluted liquid fertilizer once a month in colder months. Good luck 🍀 🪴

### Plants\&Pets 🌱🐱🐶 commented on 2024-02-10

I have a couple of these and have propagated a couple! One of my favourites. Does well with bright indirect light. Look up “fantasy Venice” nanouk on the app

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#### Plants\&Pets 🌱🐱🐶 replied on 2024-02-10

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### Whimsy commented on 2024-02-10

I have one from the same family, bright indirect light, constant watering, and monthly fertilizing! I’ve never had any problems with mine so far!

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