AGLAONEMA
Also known as a Chinese Evergreen, the Aglaonema comes in a huge variety of colours. They are easy care and great for adding a pop of colour to a room.
WATER
Allow the top 5- 10cm of soil to dry out before watering thoroughly until the water pours out of the drainage holes.
LIGHT
Light requirements depend on the level of variegation on the plant. The varieties with dark green leaves and less variegation can survive in low light conditions. But those with lots of lighter and different colour patterns on their leaves will require more bright indirect light.
FERTILISING
They are not heavy feeders and only need doing so twice a year. Once at the start of the Spring growing season and once at the end of the Summer growing season.
SOIL
A standard houseplant mix is fine for Aglaonema, as long as it contains some perlite to help with drainage.
HUMIDITY
Aglaonema do like increased humidity. Acheive this with a pebble tray a humidifier or by grouping plants together.
TEMPERATURE
Your Aglaonema likes to be warm, keep away from windows.
TOXICITY
They are considered toxic to humans and animals.
General Watering Tips
Place your plant, still in its plastic nursery pot, inside the decorative pot you've chosen. This setup allows the plant to enjoy the drainage and airflow provided by the nursery pot's holes, which are beneficial for root health.
When it’s time to water, you have two options:
1. Top Watering: Take the plant, nursery pot and all, out of the decorative pot and water it over a sink. Allow the water to drain completely before placing it back in the decorative pot to prevent water build up.
2. Bottom Watering: Place the nursery pot in a shallow dish of water and let the plant absorb moisture from the bottom. This method encourages the roots to grow downward and reduces the risk of overwatering.
Both methods help keep your plant healthy by promoting good drainage and root aeration.