Cascabela, a tropical plant genus, thrives with moderate light, warm temperatures, and well-draining, sandy soil. Over-watering can lead to root rot. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like aphids, mealybugs, and red spider mites, along with diseases like root rot. With changes in seasons, cascabela adapts to lesser light in winters but needs consistent moisture in summers. Carefully tending to its light and water needs, and monitoring for pests and disease, is key to successful growth.