Boracay

It prefers indirect bright light. It will adapt to low light but its growth will slow considerably. If its variegation is not be as pronounced, shift it to a brighter spot. Direct morning sunlight is fine but avoid direct afternoon sunlight which can burn the leaves.

The secret to watering your plant is to understand its soil moisture level.

Poke your finger into the soil. Don't water if it's damp to the touch. Let the top layer of soil dry out.

Once the top layers of soil are dry, water thoroughly until liquid runs out of the drainage hole. The idea is to nourish the lower roots without letting the soil get muggy. It’s a bit of experimenting to get to the right balance but don’t worry, you’ll get it after a bit of trial and error.

Discard any drained water because the plant doesn't like wet feet and this can cause root rot.

Start with roughly twice a week. More in the hot months, less in the monsoon and cooler seasons.

1. Trim off brown leaves at the bottom. Snip off the leaf closely to the central stem.

2. Scrape off any white mould on top of the soil. It’s just harmless fungi that lives in the soil. Lightly dust the soil with ground cinnamon.

3. Poke holes in the soil with a chopstick to aerate it and and give it a bit of extra breathing room. In the summer months, sprinkle a tablespoon of vitamins in the soil and massage in.

4. Clean its leaves with a damp cloth to help it soak in some extra sunlight. 😎

5. Spin it around to make sure its leaves are sunned evenly as it tends to grow towards the sun.

Every once in a while to make sure its leaves are clean as they tend to accumulate dust.