Cultivating Care—For Plants, People, and Paws
Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil begin to dry, ensuring well-draining soil.
Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate medium indoor light. Avoid direct sun.
Houseplant.
Typically grows 3–5 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide indoors.
This plant loves high, bright, indirect light to medium light. The plant can get rather tall and wide, depending on the variety, so select a place that it can grow happily. Rotate the plant every month so the entire plant can get enough light all around it. If not rotated, the plant will start to lean and grow unevenly, favoring the area of most light exposure. Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch and feed with a fertilizer for houseplants.
Placed indoors, it creates a bold and refreshing focal point with its large, beautifully variegated leaves. Its upright growth adds height and structure, bringing a lush tropical feel and vibrant greenery to living rooms, bedrooms, or office spaces.
