Care

This is a relatively easy plant to maintain. It may be fertilized once or twice during spring through summer with a diluted general houseplant fertilizer. It enjoys high humidity which can be accommodated by misting in the morning. The tops can be pruned back for a bushier look, although this is usually unnecessary as it has a natural bushy feel. Every so often we recommend wiping the leaves down to optimize photosynthesis. It likes to fully outgrow its pot before being repotted.

Purify

Based on a NASA^® study, these are the known contaminants this plant will filter from your home's air.

Benzene is found in plastics, resins, lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides. Benzene can be found throughout your home and in some household products.

Formaldehyde is found in OSB, plywood, MDF, and particle board. Formaldehyde can be found in furniture like desks, bookshelves, beds, kitchen cabinets, and more.

Toluene is found in paints, lacquers, thinners, glues, correction fluid and nail polish remover, and is used in the printing and leather tanning processes.

Trichloroethylene is found in refrigerants, greases, paint removers/strippers, adhesives, spot removers, and rug-cleaning fluids.

Xylene is found in cleaning agents, paint thinners, and varnishes.