We needed a plant to fill an empty space by the stairs.  My this is a marvelous plant.  So tall & majestic.  The leaves are fascinating and no they are not a lot of work.  If you have one of small hand held dusters it can be dusted in no time.  We are going to put lights in the bottom to look up through the tree when we find them.  But I am thrilled with this purchase & so is my wife.