On the other hand, they will not tolerate wet feet for long. They will endure cold down to 40 degrees F but for only a very short time. My plants have never been attacked by pests even when other species close by were infested. Though some cultivars may be more vulnerable to attack, the whole genus seems to be resistant. Nor have I seen any signs of fungus infections, other than root rot due to excessive watering.
Propagation is easy and quick.
My own plants are all progeny of plants I acquired at least 15 years ago and from which I have given away I don't know how many rooted cuttings. It is preferable to carry out propagation in summer and at temperatures above 72 degrees. Cuttings are usually derived from normal trimming. Remove leaves from the lowest joints of the cuttings, dip bottom tips in hormone powder, and plant, several to a small pot, in sterile house-plant mix. Enclosing the pot in a plastic bag hastens rooting.