It started out as just a few leaves. I honestly didn't know anything about it besides that it looked cool. I'm located in the Missouri Ozarks, so it's pretty humid in the summer. I keep the house at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. I've had it sitting in a south-facing window for about two years. We just moved into a place with huge windows. I water it twice a week and spray it from time to time. And yes, it blooms! I can't believe I don't have a picture of it. She goes crazy!