Clipped Window Plant

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 indoors. It tolerates some direct morning or late afternoon sun but not harsh midday exposure. In its natural habitat it lives in the shade of low shrubs, so err on the side of protection.

Tolerates low humidity typical of most homes. Avoid high humidity (60-80%. Group your plants together, set them on a pebble tray with water, or run a humidifier nearby) combined with poor airflow, which promotes rot.

Sandy, gritty, very fast-draining mix. Use a deep pot (not a wide, shallow bowl) to accommodate the long contractile roots. A standard cactus mix with added pumice or coarse perlite works well.

Mealybugs and occasional scale insects are the main pest concerns. Root rot from overwatering or poorly draining soil is the primary disease risk. Avoid growing in very shallow pots that restrict root development.