Light: Bright indirect sunlight
Water: Only water when the top 1-2 inches of the soil are dry
Soil: Sandy and fertile, with good drainage and some organic matter
Fertilizer: Once every month (during growing seasons)
Size: Can grow up to 2′ (60 cm) tall
Size: Leaves grow up to 8″ (20 cm) long and 4” (10 cm) wide
Leaf color: Redish-purple to dark green, almost black
Temperature: Between 65º and 75ºF (18-24ºC)
Humidity: Preferably between 25 and 49%
Cold hardy: Winter hardy only in US climate zone 10 to 11
Propagation: By stem cuttings, in water and soil
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and animals
