The Aglaonema is a highly decorative plant and one of the most used interior landscape plant. It is easiest of all house plants to grow, with several interesting varieties. The darker green varieties can grow in near shade but the variegated varieties require brighter light.
Aglaonema is a species of genus aglaonema categorized under Araceae plants family. Aglaonema is also known as Chinese evergreen. This plants are attractive, varied, tough, drought-tolerant, low maintenance and hard to kill houseplants with colorful foliage. It is one of the most effective air purifier plant according to NASA.
Plant specification
Common Name
Chinese Evergreen (Pink)
Maximum Reachable Height
1-2 meter
Flower Colour
Green white spathe
Bloom Time
NA
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Aglaonema Planting And Care
Sunlight
Aglaonema grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
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