Indoor, bright, indirect light; a little gentle morning sun is fine
Fantasy Venice
A compact tradescantia with leaves striped pink, cream and green, at 15 to 20 cm or 25 to 30 cm. Bright, indirect light; gentle morning sun is fine.
AED 60each, 25-30 cm
Prices include 5% VAT.
Height:
Quantity
- Fantasy Venice, 25-30 cm × 1
- AED 60
- Total
- AED 60
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- Light
- Bright, indirect light; a little gentle morning sun is fine
- Water
- Every 5–7 days indoors, when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; less in winter
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Size
- 15–30 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Leaves striped in pink, cream and green add color to a hanging pot.
- Grows fast and trails well from a shelf.
- Cuttings root easily in a glass of water.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA lists a close relative as toxic, since the plant can cause dermatitis.
- Stems turn leggy and sparse without bright light.
- Colors fade in a dim spot.
About this plant
Fantasy Venice is a trade name for Tradescantia 'Nanouk' (Tradescantia albiflora 'Nanouk'), a compact spiderwort with thick, fleshy stems and leaves striped in pink, lavender, cream and green. The undersides are often deep purple. It grows quickly, first bushy and then trailing over the pot edge.
In Dubai it is an indoor plant. It needs bright, indirect light to keep its pink coloring; in dim rooms the stems stretch and the color fades. Air conditioning suits its temperature needs, and it handles dry indoor air better than many colorful plants. Keep it out of direct summer sun through glass, which scorches the leaves, and do not leave it outdoors in the summer heat.
It works on bright windowsills, shelves, desks near windows and in hanging pots, where the trailing stems can spill down. We offer it in small sizes from about 15 cm to 30 cm.
- Sizes
- 15 and 25 cm
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; a little gentle morning sun is fine
- Water
- Every 5–7 days indoors, when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; less in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database under Tradescantia albiflora or Nanouk; the ASPCA lists the closely related inch plant (Tradescantia fluminensis) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (can cause dermatitis).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Fantasy Venice? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Fantasy Venice healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; a little gentle morning sun is fine. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 5–7 days indoors, when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; less in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: light, well-draining potting mix with perlite. Feeding: diluted balanced liquid feed monthly from March to October. Common mistake: keeping it in low light, where it grows leggy and loses its pink stripes. Where it works: bright windowsills, shelves and hanging pots.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database under Tradescantia albiflora or Nanouk; the ASPCA lists the closely related inch plant (Tradescantia fluminensis) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (can cause dermatitis).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Fantasy Venice FAQs
How do I keep the pink color strong?
Give it plenty of bright, indirect light. In dim spots the leaves turn greener and the stems stretch.
How often should I water it?
About every 5–7 days indoors, when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry.
Is Fantasy Venice toxic to pets?
It is not listed by name, but the ASPCA lists the related inch plant (Tradescantia fluminensis) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, causing dermatitis.
Can I grow more plants from cuttings?
Yes. Stem cuttings root easily in water or moist soil, and pinching the tips also keeps the plant bushy.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
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