Aglaonema, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is a popular houseplant admired for its lush foliage and ease of care. There are many varieties, each with unique leaf patterns and colors ranging from green to silver, red, and pink.
Characteristics:
- Foliage: Broad, lance-shaped leaves that can feature a mix of green, silver, cream, red, or pink patterns. The leaves are typically glossy and can grow up to 6-12 inches long.
- Flowers: Occasionally produces small, greenish-white spathes similar to peace lilies, but the plant is primarily grown for its foliage.
- Size: Typically Aglaonema grows to about 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) in height and width, depending on the variety.
Care Tips:
- Light: Thrives in low to moderate light conditions,
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil. A good mix is regular potting soil combined with perlite or sand to enhance drainage.
- Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C.
- Humidity: Prefers higher humidity levels but can adapt to average household humidity.
