Overview
- New coverage spotlights the xerophytic plant’s resilience in hot spells and its role in lowering perceived indoor temperature through transpiration.
- Reports reference the NASA Clean Air Study and local research indicating pollutant absorption and nocturnal oxygen release that can benefit closed rooms.
- Care guidance stresses sparse watering on well-draining succulent-style substrates, warning that overwatering is the primary cause of root rot, with summer intervals of roughly 10 to 15 days.
- The species tolerates low-light interiors and small containers, with best growth seen under indirect light, stable room temperatures, good drainage, and pots that allow space for offsets.
- Temperature advice in the articles diverges, with one noting firmness above 35°C and another recommending a 13–24°C range while cautioning against persistent frost.