PetalPal
The white sap is mildly toxic to cats and dogs. When you prune, keep it off your skin.
Light
Bright light. It takes some shade.
Water
Water when it dries
Temperature
15-30°C, not below 5°C
Feed
Once a month in spring and summer
Do this when you get home
- Put it in a bright living room, or by a window
- When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, water it through
Day to day
- Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth now and then. They stay glossy.
- If it gets too tall, cut the top to push side branches. Blot the white sap from the cut with a paper towel.
- In winter, water less
Common questions
The lower leaves are dropping one by one?
Usually not enough light, or too much water. Move it somewhere brighter and water less.
The leaves went soft and drooped?
Usually it's thirsty. Water it through and it stands back up soon.
