Adhere to a strict soak-and-dry routine. Only provide a deep drink when the lower leaves feel slightly yielding or the window tips show minor vertical wrinkling. Ensure no water trapped from top-watering sits inside the dark rosette crown.
Needs a 70% to 80% porous mineral grit mixture. A blend dominated by akadama, pumice, and small lava grit ensures perfect aeration for its fragile roots and prevents root loss.
