Habitat: Prefers a warm, dry, and sunny environment. Not cold-resistant, tolerates partial shade and drought, but dislikes excessive moisture and strong light.
Preferred Temperature: 13~21°C.
Growing Season: Spring and autumn.
Soil Mix Recommendation: Mix of leaf mold soil, coarse sand, and a small amount of bone meal.
Propagation: Propagation can be done through seeds, division, and leaf cuttings.
Leaf Cuttings: During the growing season, cut off tongue-shaped leaves, let them dry, and then insert them into a sand bed. Roots should develop within 2~3 weeks.
Division: Typically done during repotting in spring, usually in April or May. Separate young shoots around the mother plant and replant them in pots.
Seeds: Sow seeds in spring. Germination occurs at temperatures between 1924°C, usually within 1012 days after sowing. During the seedling stage, keep the soil slightly dry, and transplant them into pots after six months.
Light: Full sunlight.
Watering: During the growing season, it's best to keep the soil slightly dry, but you can spray water on the leaves. During the summer dormancy period, water sparingly and spray mist frequently. For the rest of the year, water approximately once a month. Keep the soil dry during winter.
Fertilization: Apply fertilizer once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or specialized pot flower fertilizer such as "Hui You" 15-15-30. When using liquid fertilizer, avoid getting it on the leaves. Provide slight shade during intense sunlight to maintain the clarity of variegated patterns.
Repotting: Repot once every 2~3 years in spring.
Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to leaf spot disease and rust.