PetalPal
The whole plant is poisonous (it contains lycorine), especially the roots. Don't let pets or children chew on it.
Light
Bright, indirect light. No harsh sun.
Water
Water when it dries, and keep it on the dry side
Temperature
15-25°C. In winter it needs a cool spell around 10°C.
Feed
Once a month in spring and fall
Do this when you get home
- Put it by a bright indoor window. In summer, keep it out of direct sun.
- The roots are fleshy. Water when the soil is dry. It hates sitting in water.
Day to day
- Now and then turn the pot 180°. The leaves grow more even and paired that way.
- Wipe dust off the leaves with a damp cloth
- Don't pour water into the crown of the leaves
Common questions
The flower stalk never came up, and it bloomed down in the leaves?
Usually the winter was too warm, so it never got a cool period, or the day-night swing was too small, or it was short on food. While the bud is forming, give it a bigger temperature swing, a bit more warm water, and some phosphorus and potassium.
The leaves are yellow?
Old leaves at the bottom yellowing is normal. New leaves turning yellow is usually too much water and rotten roots.
