Water and feed heavily and often while in active growth. Reduce frequency when growth matures and allow to dry out between waterings. Evergreen types need only slight drying between waterings, but nobile and other deciduous types should be watered very sparingly in fall and winter; leaves should drop but should avoid excessive shriveling. Resume water when flower buds and/or new growth appears in late winter and early spring.

Nobile and other deciduous types prefer cool to intermediate night temperatures in fall and winter. Warmer temperatures in spring and summer. Evergreen types and many of the pendant cane types prefer warm conditions; night temps above 60º.

Slight shading until new growths mature, then all the light the plant can stand without burning.

Stronger light, cooler night temperatures and less watering in fall and winter months help "ripen" the bulbs and ensure optimum flowering.

Very compact at base. Can stay for many years in the same pot. Repot only when necessary at the time new growth or new roots start.