How do you care for Aglaonema hybrid?

Your Aglaonema prefers temperatures between 65–75°F. Avoid drafty areas and temperatures below 60°F in the winter. Feed your Aglaonema monthly during the spring and summer months with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength such as our All Purpose Fertilizer (20-20-20).

Does Aglaonema need direct sunlight?

Keeping it a few feet from a well lit window where it can receive bright diffused light is ideal; however some Aglaonema cultivars can tolerate lower light levels and even fluorescent lighting conditions.

Do Aglaonemas grow fast?

How fast does aglaonema grow? While some varieties grow faster than others, Aglaonema are generally slow-growing plants that produce more leaves in the summer and very few (if any) in the winter. Because of this, you’ll only need to repot once every three years or so.

How big do Aglaonemas grow?

one to three feet tall
The long, narrow leaves can reach up to two feet long, and the plants themselves typically grow one to three feet tall and equally as wide. The plants aren’t conspicuous bloomers, but they can produce flowers that resemble a peace lily (made up of a spathe and spadix).

How often should I water my Aglaonema?

every 1-2 weeks
Aglaonemas are moderate water users, needing a deep watering (until water leaves the pot’s drainage holes) every 1-2 weeks.

Is Aglaonema an indoor plant?

Aglaonemas are slow-growing, attractive, and are great indoor plants as they do not like full sun exposure, great for inside. The Chinese Evergreen is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae and are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea.

How can I increase my Aglaonema color?

Grow colorful aglaonema in low, medium, or bright light. The plant often shows the best color in medium or indirect light indoors. In most areas, it can take some direct sun on the leaves, but in the Deep South, it’s best to diffuse strong sun with a sheer curtain. Water colorful aglaonema when the soil dries out.

What soil is best for Aglaonema?

A peat-based potting soil with extra perlite is recommended, but you can also consider blending in a bark-based orchid mix. The soil itself should be reasonably nitrogen-rich, but should be loose and not densely-packed. Lightly-acidic soil in a range of 5.6-6.5 pH is recommended for aglaonema growers.

How do you make Aglaonema grow faster?

How Do You Make Aglaonema Grow Faster? One way to help your Aglaonema plant grow faster or grow fuller is by pruning it to make it bushier. You can do this by giving it moderate amounts of indirect sunlight and keeping it strictly at a temperature between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

How often should you water Aglaonema?

Is Aglaonema good for bedroom?

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) This plant tolerates low indoor light to the extent that it can survive in a very dark room (great plant for a bedroom right?). Water the plant quite often as it likes moist soil at all times, avoid positioning the plant in a cold place as it is quite sensitive to drafts.

What is the best fertilizer for aglaonema?

Aglaonemas don’t require much food, so use a complete liquid fertilizer, fish/seaweed emulsion, or slow-release fertilizer once or twice in the growing season (spring through summer).