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This is one tough plant!! My family's original plant, which is over 30 years old, was bought by my grandmother. She gave starts to many people including my Dad, but when she passed away I inherited her plant. After my father passed away, I also became the caregiver for his plant which is 20-25 years old. I gave my brother a start off my Dad's plant shortly after his death in 2000. It is now a thriving "youngster" at seven years old. I'm waiting for my two nephews to move into their own homes so they can carry on the "family tradition"!
I live in extreme southern Ohio (Zone 5B or 6) and I can hang them on my breezeway from April through October. Then each plant has a special hook that lets it get filtered southern exposure through large picture windows during the winter. They require lots of water, especially when outside where they may get more direct sun. Winter time watering can be reduced some but don't let them dry out! They will naturally drop some leaves during the winter. I fertilize sparingly in the spring and prune as needed. Please use this plant to start your own "family tradition"!
