Care Tips
Light, Soil, Humidity, Water, Temperature
aGLAONEMA
CHINESE EVERGREEN
Aglaonemas vary widely in pattern, color, and even leaf shape. These members of the aroid family grow from nodes and are easy to care for. There are more than 2 dozen different varieties of Aglaonema, with hundreds of additional cultivars and hybrids. They’re excellent for beginners because they tend to be non-fussy and easily adaptable.
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65-75°F
Avoid cold drafts -
40-70%
Prefers higher humidity but can tolerate moderate levels. -
Bright, indirect
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Water when top half of pot is dry, every 1-2 weeks.
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Airy, well-draining
Recommendations: Peat, pumice, perlite, bark, worm castings, fern fiber, charcoal
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Does not like to stay wet for too long
The roots grow shallow and fibrous. They enjoy shallow pots and don’t need repotting too often
Aglaonemas are often grown using plant starter pellets—little plugs of dirt encased with a biodegradable mesh (more in the blog soon). When repotting, it’s helpful to loosen or remove the mesh.