Little Hearts

It isn’t a fan of direct sunlight so a shady place in a bright room is perfect. Give it a spin every few weeks so its leaves get sunned equally, as they tend to grow towards the light.

If it isn't getting enough light, its stems will elongate in search of light. If leaves grow with several inches of gap between them, it's the first sign it would like more sunlight.

The best way is to water generously till water runs out of the drainage hole. Wipe up drained water because it doesn't like wet feet, and this can cause root rot.

Let the top layer of the soil dry out a little bit between waterings.

Poke your finger into the soil to test its moisture level. If the top inches of soil are dry, then it is safe to water it. If you can feel moisture, wait before watering it again. The aim is to keep the lower level of soil moist but not soggy. 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.

Start with roughly 3 times a week. More in the hot, summer months, less in the monsoon and cooler seasons.

1. Trim off yellow leaves snipping 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 if you feel like.

3. Poke holes in the soil with a chopstick to aerate it and and give your plant a bit of extra breathing room. Sprinkle a tablespoon of vitamins in the soil and massage in.

4. Shine its leaves with a damp cloth, gently removing any dust. Front and back. It will look nicer and soak in the sunshine better too.

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

6. Clean your cork mat with soap and water or white vinegar.

Mist its leaves if you feel they’re dusty but don’t wet them too much.