| Factor | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Light | Anything from low to bright |
| Water | Only when fully dry (2โ6 wks) |
| Humidity | Dry household air is fine |
| Soil | Gritty cactus / succulent mix |
| Fertilizer | 2โ3ร a year, lightly |
| Temp | 60โ85ยฐF ยท keep above 50ยฐF |
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FactIt does release a little oxygen at night (CAM photosynthesis), but the amount is tiny. It's a great bedroom plant simply because it's near-impossible to neglect to death โ not because it'll change your air.
FactThere's exactly one reliable way to kill it: overwatering. It dies from too much love, not too little. When in doubt, wait another week.
ASPCA toxic plant database ยท University extension horticulture guides ยท NASA Clean Air Study (1989). Care scores reflect typical indoor conditions and are a starting point, not a rulebook.