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title: "How to Water Your Tradescantia Nanouk"
description: "Keep your Tradescantia Nanouk happy by learning the best watering methods. Find out how to check soil moisture and use top, bottom, or bath watering techniques."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/tradescantiananouk"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:38.865Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:05:55.118Z"
author: "Planta"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/public/content/IbuMOzWlR_WeWHZ-11OgAw.webp?size=large"
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# How to Water Your Tradescantia Nanouk

## How to water

Feel the soil: it should be a bit moist but not wet when watering your Tradescantia nanouk again. Squeeze a bit of soil between your fingers - if water seeps out it’s still wet. There are several ways to water Tradescantia Nanouk - they aren’t very picky.

**If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Tradescantia Nanouk loves the perfect balance between wet and dry soil. They don’t like to dry out completely and they don’t want to be overwatered.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

> Even if Tradescantia Nanouk loves water, they don’t like to live in wet soil, so make sure that it is planted in a pot with excellent drainage.  
> — Planta tip

## Domande frequenti

### How do I know when to water my Tradescantia nanouk?

To know when to water your Tradescantia nanouk, feel the soil. It should feel a bit moist but not wet before you water it again.

### Can I bottom water my Tradescantia nanouk?

Yes, you can bottom water your Tradescantia nanouk by filling a plant tray with water and ensuring the soil is in contact with it. Wait for about 10 minutes, check the soil, and add more water if needed before removing any excess.

### Should a Tradescantia nanouk sit in water after watering?

No, never let your Tradescantia nanouk sit in collected water. If you have a tray, remove all collected water afterwards to prevent overwatering and rot.

### What is a water bath for Tradescantia nanouk?

A water bath for Tradescantia nanouk involves lowering the entire pot into a vessel of lukewarm water until the bubbling stops. Ensure all the soil is submerged, then lift the pot and let the excess water drain completely.

### Do Tradescantia nanouk like completely dry soil?

No, Tradescantia nanouk do not like to dry out completely. They prefer a perfect balance between wet and dry soil.

### Why is drainage important for Tradescantia nanouk?

Even though Tradescantia nanouk love water, they do not like to live in wet soil. Excellent drainage is crucial to prevent issues like overwatering and rot.

## How to water Tradescantia Nanouk over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.
3. If you have a tray under the pot, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards, as the plant should never sit in water.
4. If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before placing the plant back.

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