Care tag · 06
“The more colourful the leaves, the more light it needs.”
- 01
Light
Green kinds cope with low light. Red and pink ones need bright shade to keep their colour. No direct sun. - 02
Water
When the top 2 to 3 cm of soil is dry. Never let it stand in water. - 03
Soil & pot
Well-draining potting soil. - 04
Feeding
A light feed once a month. - 05
What you'll need
- Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
- Perlite
- Leafy plant fertiliser
All available here at the nursery.
Something wrong?
Colours fading
It needs more light. Move it closer to a window.
Yellow lower leaves
One now and then is old age. Several at once means too much water.
Leaves curling
Too dry, or too cold from the air-conditioning.
Indoors, aircon OK