Plant Care

Light Requirements: Provide bright light with several hours of direct or filtered sunlight each day to encourage vibrant coloration.

Water Requirements: Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained. Water when the top 1–2 inches begin to dry.

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

Soil: Use a rich, well-draining houseplant potting mix.

Temperature: Prefers temperatures around 65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

Pet Safety: Toxic if ingested. Sap may cause skin irritation.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.

Growth Habit: An upright, bushy shrub with large, leathery leaves in vivid shades of green, yellow, orange, pink, and red.