Help me grow!

• I thrive best in bright conditions to partial light shade. Avoid placing me in spots with direct sunlight as this can lead to scorching of the leaves.
• Keep the soil around me moist but not damp. Do not let the soil dry out between the water schedules.
• I am harmful if eaten and can cause skin or eye irritation if consumed. Please keep me out of the reach of children or/and animals.
• Feed me some liquid food once a month during the growth period. Fertilizing would not be necessary during the winter season.
• I like to be root-bound; so, a container that just fits my roots is the best for repotting.
• Grab a pair of pruning scissors or shears and prune 1 to 2 vines off me carefully. Preferably, cut the bottom leaves, as new leaves often form at the top.
• Prune off yellow and dead leaves, which will not only make me look more delicate and beautiful but will also decrease the probability of the spread of disease if present.

FAQs

1. Am I a lucky plant?
   I am believed to bring good luck. Hence, you would often find me grown beautifully in Buddhist temples across Thailand.
   
   
2. Why do you see me stretching?
   In order to survive and maintain strength, in darker environments, sometimes I stretch to receive as much light as possible — possibly from a nearby window or another light source.
   
   
3. How big can I grow?
   I make a statement with my bold, arrow-head shaped leaves and tall stems. I sometimes can grow as tall as 8 to 10 feet!
   
   
4. Am I safe to pets?
   No, I am toxic and poisonous to animals.