Light    Needs a bright space with plenty of indirect light. It will also enjoy a few hours of direct sun in the morning or late afternoon. It will not be happy in low-light conditions, and direct midday sun should be avoided as it can burn the leaves.

Water    Allow the soil to almost completely dry out between waterings. It does not like constantly moist soil, which can quickly lead to root rot. In active growth season (spring and summer), water her more frequently  (roughly every 7 days, depending on your environment) and in fall and winter, reduce watering as growth slows (about every 10 days, or when the soil is almost dry).

Want to learn more about watering houseplants? Read about it here.

Humidity    Loves high humidity (over 40%).

Do you need to improve humidity level in your place? Here are our recommendations.

Repotting and feeding    She will love our Tropical soil mix. Feed her once a month in growing season with balanced NPK fertilizer

When do you need to repot your plant? Learn about it here.

Toxicity    She is toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

Common problems and solutions

1. Browning of variegated (yellow) areas – Caused by insufficient light combined with overwatering. Leaves, especially yellow parts with less chlorophyll, cannot use all the absorbed water, which leads to tissue damage. Move the plant to a brighter spot and maintain consistent watering.
2. Yellow leaves – Older leaves may naturally turn yellow and fall off; this is a normal part of growth. If it happens frequently, move the plant to a brighter location. Also check the soil to see if the plant needs watering or if it has been overwatered, which may have damaged the roots.
3. Brown leaf tips – Often a sign of low humidity or root damage. Move the plant to a more humid area or use a humidifier. Check the roots and, if rot is present, remove damaged parts and repot the plant.
4. Pests – Thrips and mealybugs are particularly fond of this plant. Leaves may appear misshapen or discolored, sometimes with a silvery sheen or with white, cottony pests. Try washing the leaves and using neem oil.

Pro tip    Give her a pole to climb on. She will love sphagnum moss pole or coconut husk pole.

Please note
Each plant is one of a kind, so the one you receive may differ slightly in size, shape, or color from the images shown. These photos are for illustration purposes only — nature loves a bit of variety.

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