This lovely houseplant has lance-shaped leaves edged and veined in rich red. It is one of the best plants for beginners (or folks too busy to keep most houseplants alive). It also has cute, calla-lily-like blooms in spots where it gets enough light.
Lighting: it tolerates low light well, but also grows well in bright spots. It doesn't even need natural light to thrive. It also does fine in offices with fluorescent lighting.
Watering: Water when the top 1/3 of the soil dries out.
Fertilization: It doesn't require but will grow best if fertilized once or twice a year in spring or summer (or every six months) with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer.
