Aglaonema: A Leafy, Easy-to-Grow Tropical Houseplant
Virtues: We love aglaonemas because they are easy to grow and maintain, decorating a home as a simple yet beautiful, long-lasting houseplant. Common name: Aglaonema, Chinese evergreen Botanical name:Aglaonema Flowers:…
Virtues: We love aglaonemas because they are easy to grow and maintain, decorating a home as a simple yet beautiful, long-lasting houseplant.
Common name: Aglaonema, Chinese evergreen
Botanical name:Aglaonema
Flowers: Some varieties may bloom small white flowers that produce poisonous red berries. These plants are grown for their foliage.
Foliage: Aglaonemas are evergreens with large, oval-shaped leaves that grow in various shades of green on top of short stems. Most contain exquisite creamy-white or silver markings against the dark green shades of the leaves. New cultivars offer brilliant red and lime green colorations.
Habit: These slow-growing plants can grow up to 4 feet tall with a similar width.
Season: As a houseplant with proper care, aglaonemas can thrive wonderfully through any season; as long as they are kept in a warm place, away from direct light.
Origin: Originally found in tropical areas of Southeast Asia.
How to grow Aglaonema as a houseplant: Aglaonemas grow best in warm, shaded areas with low light. They can survive in dry air conditions but prefer humidity. Water regularly but do not overwater them. Reduce watering in winter to allow the plant to rest. Aglaonemas thrive in well-drained soil, and should be repotted every couple of years.
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