Light: bright indirect light for crisp variegation; tolerates medium/low light with slower growth. Avoid hot direct sun. Water: drought-tolerant -- let soil dry substantially between waterings, roughly every 5-10 days depending on light exposure (PH's heat shortens this versus temperate guides). Soil: standard well-draining potting soil; pot must have drainage holes. Humidity: average to high humidity is fine -- PH's climate suits it without extra effort. Feeding: light feeder, balanced fertiliser once or twice a year. Common issues: sensitive to fluoride/chlorine in tap water, causing brown leaf-tip burn -- filtered or rested water is preferable. Toxic to pets if ingested.
Port Harcourt / Nigeria climate note: hot year-round (approx. 25-34C) with high humidity (avg ~71%, rising to 80-88% in the rainy season, May-Oct). This generally means less need for artificial humidity for humidity-loving plants when kept outdoors, faster soil drying in heat for well-drained pots, and a real risk of overwatering/root rot for drought-tolerant plants if exposed to heavy seasonal rain without good drainage.
