lvxferre OP ,
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I tried a keeping a few of those over the years without much success.

I have some tips, if you want:

  • Native species from your area will give you an easier time. If you can't find one that you like, look for species https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_classification#/media/File:K%C3%B6ppen-Geiger_Climate_Classification_Map_(1980%E2%80%932016)_no_borders.png.
  • Most of them hate soil. You'll need a proper medium to grow them; it's usually a mix of tree bark, sphagnum, and sometimes charcoal (it helps to keep nutrients for slow release)
  • Light requirements also vary but most of them like indirect light.
  • Typically to water them you need to also water the leaves, so it's a good idea to use a spray bottle for that.
  • If you're unsure on when to water them, check when their leaves get slightly wrinkled. For me at least watering is each ~2 days now on summer, ~2 weeks on winter.
  • It's easier to over-water than under-water them, so do it preferably in the morning (as excess water will evaporate).
  • Once in a while it's a good idea to add some fertiliser to their water. Keep it really diluted otherwise it "burns" the plant. Usually I do this every 5th watering, so each ~10d on summer and ~2 months on winter.
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