Homeland: tropical forests of South America. It grows in wetlands, near rivers and lakes. It is constantly in the shade of other plants and turns the leaves towards the light source.

Indoor storage conditions

Lighting: light penumbra, does not tolerate direct sunlight. With a lack of light, the leaves turn pale, with an excess, they darken. In winter, additional lighting is useful - the duration of daylight hours is 10 hours.

Temperature: flat (comfortable) with a range of 18-25°C. The minimum allowable temperature is 12 ° C with limited watering.

Watering: uniform, after drying of the soil surface. The substrate is light, the pot is wide and not very deep.

Drainage is required.

It is necessary to transplant annually (regardless of growth rate), changing the substrate.

Whimsical plant - sudden changes in temperature are not allowed, does not tolerate drafts.