Ease of care: Easy
Ease of care: Easy
Soil: Well-draining peat/perlite mix.
When to water: Water when the top inch begins to dry.
Best light: Low to medium indirect light.
Best for: Great colorful foliage option for lower-light rooms.
Air-quality role: Frequently listed as a dependable air-quality houseplant.
Commonly cited pollutants: Formaldehyde, benzene
Avoid making multiple big changes at once. Move, water, feed, and prune gradually so you can see what helped.
Start with the light, soil, water, symptom, or purpose notes on this page, then make one careful change at a time.
Avoid making multiple big changes at once. Move, water, feed, and prune gradually so you can see what helped.
Get local help if the plant is valuable, symptoms are spreading quickly, or outdoor disease and pest problems may affect nearby plants.