I like to stand in a place with lots of light, but not full sun. For example, a spot in front of a west or east-facing window, or two meters from a south-facing window would be ideal. You'll notice soon enough when I don't get enough light, because then my stems will grow very long in order to reach the light. Eventually my stems will get so long that my leaves will droop too because of the weight. Also turn me occasionally so that all my leaves get enough light. Put me in a place where I am not in a draft, and don't move me too often.

I like a slightly moist soil and prefer not to dry out, as this causes my leaves to droop. Never give me too much water, as this causes root rot. Regular sips of lukewarm water are enough for me. This does vary per season: in winter I drink less than in summer, because it is warmer and lighter in summer. In addition, the brighter my location, the more I drink. Water me from below, it's better for my roots and this also reduces the chance of bugs. It also allows me to absorb the amount of water I need. You can give the rest of the water to another plant after I have drunk for 15 minutes. In between waterings, you can feel with your finger how wet the soil is. Does soil stick to your finger after you put it in the potting soil? Then it still has enough water. Is your finger dry and clean? Then give me something to drink. Also, feel free to lift me up. Am I heavy like a tree? Then I have enough to drink. Am I light as a leaf? Then I like a sip. Cheers!

During the growing season, which is from March to September, I like to get some fertilizer. Twice a month is enough, in the amount described on the package. Never give too much fertilizer as this is not good for my roots. No need to give me fertilizer outside the growing season, because then I will grow much slower.

If you have just bought me, you don’t need to repot me for the first few months. I need all the energy I have to adjust to my new environment. You can, of course, put me in a decorative pot. After the first repotting session, I’d like a new pot every two years that is 20% bigger than my previous pot. Please repot me in Spring, this is when I’m at my strongest. I also like fresh potting soil, because this is filled with nutrients that I need to grow. Sometimes, it happens that I go through a major growth spurt and need a new pot sooner. You can check if I need a new pot by checking my roots. Do they grow out of the bottom of the pot? Then you can repot me sooner.

It is very important to plant me in an inner pot first before putting me in a decorative pot. Thus, you can check if you’ve overwatered me by checking if there is water on the bottom of the decorative pot. You can also easily water me from the bottom.

Do you want to prune me? In general this is not necessary. If you do want to, for example because you don't like my shape anymore or because I have old leaves that are turning yellow, you can cut off my leaf stalk up to 2 centimeters above the stem. Always do this with sharp, clean scissors and in the spring so I can recover quickly from being trimmed.

I am a real air purifier! Thus, I make sure that the room I am standing in is provided with clean air. I do this by converting the CO2 in the air into oxygen. This gives you a boost of energy, focus and creativity.

It may be that I do lose some drops of water via my leaves. This often happens when I have had too much water. This is called guttation, and is also known as 'sweating'.  

No, I am not edible.