Description

💧 Watering
Water once a week during spring–summer; allow the top 3–4 cm of soil to dry between waterings.
Reduce watering to every 10–14 days in winter.
Avoid soggy soil, root rot can occur easily.

☀️ Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
In Malta, keep indoors near north- or east-facing windows or shaded patios.
Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering
Grown for its large green leaves with creamy or yellow speckles and patches.
Occasionally produces small, spathe-like flowers, though these are secondary to the foliage.
Creates a lush, tropical display year-round.

🪴 Potting Mix
Use a loose, well-draining mix; peat, perlite, and compost blend.
Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil.

🌿 Fertilizer
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Pause feeding in autumn–winter.

🚫🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals).
Keep out of reach of pets and children.

🌬️ Air Purifying ✅
Excellent air purifier, filtering toxins such as formaldehyde and xylene from indoor air.

🌿 Additional Notes
Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and enhance their variegation.
Prefers warm, humid environments. Mist lightly in dry months.
Avoid cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C.
Perfect for offices, living rooms, or shaded terraces in the Maltese climate.