Light: Bright filtered light or open shade. Gentle early-morning sun is acceptable, but protect from intense Phoenix afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Water: Water when the top inch of soil dries; keep lightly moist but never soggy. Check containers frequently during summer heat and reduce watering in winter. Not a desert drought-tolerant plant.
Soil: Well-drained, organically enriched potting mix with added perlite or pumice. Avoid compacted soil and containers without drainage holes.
Mature size: 6–12 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide or more; trailing stems can extend beyond container edges.
Bloom: Small, occasional flowers, generally during warm weather; grown primarily for its colorful foliage.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen when protected from cold; frost-tender and may die back or be killed by freezing temperatures.
Growth rate: Fast in warm conditions with adequate moisture; slower during cool weather or extreme heat.