Care for salpichlaena involves meeting specific light, water, temperature, and soil preferences, typically favoring bright, indirect light, consistent moisture with well-drained soils, and warm temperatures. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like scale insects and environmental sensitivities to cold. Seasonally, salpichlaena may require reduced watering in winter and increased humidity in summer, with spring being ideal for propagation and autumn a time for monitoring light levels as days shorten.