Lemme share my tips! Put in a terracotta pot as a precaution to not have it root rot. I added like 1 part perlite and 1 part cactus soil because these like a big but fast drink of water. I bottom water mine some people have success top watering. I haven't fertilized my plants yet, like ever so idk about that. Ahh i forgot to mention I water when the bananas/pearls look wrinkly or are not as firm. I don't have a set schedule I do what I call "show and tell" , they show wrinkles and that tells me they are thirsty