I had a Milky Way I bought from Plant Delights online, and then later another I scored at a local garden center that carried unusual plants. The first one I planted outdoors (Plant Delights and I are both big into pushing the zone; it didn't survive the winter). The second one I grew as a houseplant. Or more accurately, I kept as a housplant. It never grew. Granted it was in low light (that's what they're famous for, right?). After a while, it got spider mites and was looking pretty shabby. I didn't feel like fighting the mites, so it went out in the garbage. I see clumps of them outdoors in the south and they look nice. But I don't think I'll be trying one indoors again.

Were you able to receive the pothos you wanted? I know this is a year old...

I can't wait to see pics of your special CI's when they are showing off their best show. The fronts of two of my clumps get scorching afternoon sun and those get browned off leaves more frequently. But honestly, I was clearing out probably 3 or more years of burnt leaves, which is why it took me so long. I've done nothing to these since we bought the place this time 2015. My back just wasn't up to gardening until this year. This bed is in almost total shade all day long though, under the cover of 4-5 medium: a Lavender/Chaste tree, a big red bud starving for some sun, and some trees I just can't identify. Maybe I'll post some photos of those and see if someone can help me identify them. My predecessor way over-planted all the beds on the property, with trees way too close together and flowering trees in shade that should have been in full sun.

I don't use a pebble tray for these, so I am not sure if it is even necessary. Every pebble tray set up I have ever heard of was a tray, not sure using the decorative pot for this purpose is the best idea. The bottom of the root zone is not an area I would think would need extra humidity. Mine prefer plastic pots over terracotta, but I have a couple that are happy in terracotta. I do experience the odd leaf dying off though, this is likely normal. When I first got a Cast Iron Plant, it was a struggle to keep it alive. Clay pot, plastic pot, plenty of water, dry out before watering, the plant still kept dying and pushing new leaves. I eventually discovered the major problem was Mealy bugs. If your dying leaves look to have odd mottling such as green circles on the yellowing leaf, look for pests. The mealies started off looking like tiny white needles, so it was not obvious to me what was happening. Over all I would make sure your plant is not staying wet down at the bottom of the pot. Keep the plant on the drier side with out letting it get dry. They do not want direct sun ( though small amounts of interior sun likely is fine). Everything I have read about these say not to fertilize it much. As for flowers, try giving it summer vacations outside once the weather allows. I have heard some say these will survive outside in zone 7- I am leery of that advise though. Matter of fact I remember reading here on the GWF that some one in NJ grows them outside- they die back for the winter then grow back in Spring- again I am not advising this, just saying.