Lovely foliage plants with large, usually variegated leaves. They will grow large, up to 2 metres tall, given the right conditions and care, but they are not the easiest of plants. CAUTION - the sap is poisonous and great care must be taken not to get sap on hands and to keep the plant away from children.

Site: light shade in summer and bright in winter.

Temp: Likes a constant temperature with a minimum of 15°C 60°F in the winter.

Water: Let the compost dry out slightly inbetween waterings, do not let any water sit in the dish under the plant. Mist regularly.

Feeding: A liquid feed can be applied every four weeks in the growing season.

Tip: If the plant gets leggy due to the lower leaves falling off it can be cut back to a low point on the stem.