Zebra Basket Vine

bright indirect light (3-6 feet from a south or west window, or right next to an east window. Under a grow light, 6-10 inches away works well) is ideal. An east- or west-facing window works well. direct sun (right in the window where sun actually hits the leaves. A strong grow light 4-6 inches away can substitute) scorches and bleaches the leaves, and too little light reduces the intensity of the marbling and inhibits flowering. If the plant is not flowering and you want it to, moving it to a brighter spot is the first thing to try.

Needs moderate to high humidity (60-80%. Group your plants together, set them on a pebble tray with water, or run a humidifier nearby) - this is a tropical epiphyte from monsoon forests. A steamy bathroom or kitchen is genuinely ideal. For other locations, use a pebble tray, humidifier, or group it with other plants. Below 40% humidity, you will start to see smaller new leaves and occasional leaf drop.

A free-draining, organic mix with added aeration. A blend of standard potting mix, perlite, and orchid bark in roughly equal thirds is reliable. The roots need air as well as moisture - this is an epiphyte and heavy, compacted soil is the enemy.

Scorched or yellowing leaves usually mean too much direct sun. Shriveled foliage points to underwatering or low humidity, not just one or the other. Aphids, red spider mites, and mealybugs are the main pest threats, and they tend to appear when conditions are too warm and dry - boosting humidity is a genuine deterrent. Small, stunted new growth means the plant needs more light or humidity. It prefers being slightly root-bound, so do not rush to repot.