PetalPal
The sap contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats and dogs.
Light
It takes shade. Indirect light is best.
Water
Bone-dry, then water through, every 2-3 weeks
Temperature
18-30°C, not below 10°C
Feed
Once a month in spring and summer
Do this when you get home
- Put it somewhere indoors with indirect light. It can live under office lights.
- It stores water in underground tubers, so it's very drought-tolerant. Don't water often.
Day to day
- When the leaves get dusty, wipe them with a damp cloth. They shine.
- In winter, keep it warm and water less
Common questions
Yellow leaves, and the base of the stem is soft?
Too much water rotted the tuber. Stop watering. If it's bad, take it out and cut off the rotten parts.
The stems flopped?
The light is too weak, so the stems grew thin. Move it somewhere brighter. You can gather them with a bit of string.
