Listen. It didn't ship well, lost all but one leaf. I think it will be a real sturdy grower, though. The stem is strong with no deterioration. It began to show new growth almost immediately and I've had no more decline since the initial unboxing a few weeks ago. The leaf it has remaining is pristine and I can't even explain how deep and lustrous the color is. It has a shiny almost iridescent quality like an anthurium. This thing ought to be more popular. I can't wait for it to grow back. I don't think it will take long.