Help me grow!

Wand-like shaped stems gracefully grow thick at the base and taper to a point, with fleshy oval-shaped leaves. These attractive dark green leaves have a waxy, shiny coating that fools many into believing that these are made of plastic, and insist that it must be an artificial plant!

• I do best when left alone; in fact, just like cacti, I need less, rather than more water.
• Water me only when my soil completely dries out, around every 2-3 weeks.
• I do well under low to bright indirect light.
• Feed me with a half-strength fertilizer, only once or twice a year, and that too only in summer. It is not mandatory though!
• Since all my parts are poisonous, I’m best kept out of reach of nibbling pets and overtly curious kids.
• Extremely resistant to diseases and pests.
• My natural glossy leaves appreciate a gentle wipe with a damp washcloth once in a while to clean away accumulated dust and restore my inherent shine.
• Average home humidity suits me and I can also tolerate dry air quite well.

FAQs

1. How to propagate this plant?
   I grow from large thick potato-shaped rhizomes that store water and are the reason why I thrive in droughts or even when neglected for ages. Propagating me is as simple as separating these rhizomes and replanting them or using stem and leaf cuttings.
   
   
2. How do you go about repotting the plant?
   A well-draining all-purpose potting mix is perfect. Changing pots once a year ensures longevity without worry about overgrown roots or nutrient-depleted soil.