Foliage plants grow better if you give them proper light, suitable temperatures, adequate moisture and a little plant food.

Light:
Place foliage plants in or near a window where they receive good light during part of the day. Most plants do not like the intensely bright sunshine of mid-summer. They thrive near a south or east window during the fall, winter and spring months. If you cannot place them near a window, use artificial lights over them.

Watering:
Keep the soil moist. Examine it once a week. When the soil feels dry to the touch, add enough water to wet the soil all the way to the bottom of the pot. Be sure than any excess water is drained off.

Temperature:
Most foliage plants thrive best in night temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees F, and day temperatures of 70 to 80 degrees F.

Fertilizing:
Since the amount of soil and nutrients available in a small pot is limited, small quantities of plant food are desirable at three to four-week intervals, used according to the directions on the package.