Ease is how easy it is to care for. Rated 1-5, with 5 being easiest, each part against a fixed scale. On the Matrix, Ease runs up the side: the easier the plant, the higher it sits.
Light
Needs sun on its leavesRoom lights are enough
Water
Every 2-4 daysEvery 3+ weeks
Air
Needs 50%+ humidityFine at 15-20% humidity
Pests
5+ regular pestsPests are rare
Upkeep
Most upkeepLittle upkeep
Presence, in six parts
4.5/5
Presence is how much it stands out visually. Rated 1-5, with 5 being highest presence, each part against a fixed scale. Scored as the plant grows indoors, not as a nursery photo.
Scores are PILF’s, from growing these plants and from the horticultural literature, and every plant is scored the same way. The method keeps being reviewed, so scores can move.
