Plant Care

Light Requirements: Provide bright, indirect or filtered light. A few hours of gentle direct sunlight can help maintain vibrant coloration, but harsh summer sun may scorch the leaves.

Water Requirements: Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry. Keep the soil evenly moist without allowing it to remain waterlogged.

Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce feeding during fall and winter.

Soil: Use a light, well draining, acidic houseplant mix.

Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures around 65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below about 55°F.

Pet Safety: Toxic if ingested. The sap can also irritate the skin and eyes.

Humidity: Prefers high humidity. Dry air can contribute to leaf drop.

Growth Habit: An upright, bushy tropical shrub with dramatic, multicolored foliage.