Help me grow!

• I need plenty of light to bloom, so the best place to keep me is in a room abundant with bright and natural light. Exposure to direct sunlight harms my leaves and may reduce blooming.
• I thrive in well-drained and well-aerated soil, hence it is advisable to plant me in a clay pot as this helps absorb the excess water.
• My leaves are capable of storing water, so it’s best to water me only when my soil dries out in order to prevent root rot.
• Normal indoor humidity works well for me. Exposure to frost isn’t good for my well-being.
• Pinch back my stems to promote blooming and to maintain my shape and form.
• All my parts are toxic to pets.

FAQs

1. How do you propagate this plant?
   Stem cuttings are the best method for propagation and are beneficial for the plant’s health too. As the plant matures, new offshoots produced tend to be taxing on the parent plant.
   
   
2. How do you take care of the fertilization of the plant?
   A well-balanced fertilizer once a month is sufficient during spring and summer. A fertilizer that is higher in phosphorus works wonders for blooming. There is no need for fertilizer during winter.
   
   
3. How do you keep pests and diseases away from the plant?
   I am an easy-to-grow and maintain plant and am not usually bothered by pests. Maintaining an even soil moisture, not too wet and not too dry keep most diseases at bay.