Sun Needs:
- Prefers bright, indirect light
- Can tolerate lower light but colors may fade
- Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves
Bloom Time:
- Rarely blooms indoors
- Small, inconspicuous flowers when they appear
Size:
Height: Grows 3 to 6 inches tall. Spreads as a creeping ground cover.
Width: Can spread 12 inches or more, depending on conditions and pruning
Attributes:
- Eye-catching, colorful veined leaves
- Compact, trailing or creeping growth habit
- Ideal for terrariums, small pots, or as underplanting
- Sensitive to drying out; leaves will wilt quickly if thirsty but usually recover with watering
Care Tips:
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; sensitive to drought
- Soil: Well-draining, peat-based potting mix
- Temperature: Prefers 65–80°F (18–27°C); avoid cold drafts below 60°F (15°C)
- Humidity: High humidity required; thrives in terrariums or humid rooms
- Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer
- Pruning: Pinch back regularly to encourage bushier growth
- Propagation: Stem cuttings root easily in water or moist soil
- Pests: Watch for spider mites and aphids in dry conditions
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