| like bright, indirect light where | cast a strong shadow at least a couple of hours a day. ‘Water | don't want my roots to stay wet, so let the top inch or two of the potting soil dry before you water me again. Food | don't need a lot of fertilizer, so you can feed me once or twice in spring and/or summer. You can feed me more often if you want me to grow faster. Features I'm one of the most popular houseplant trees and show off big, leathery leaves.