How much humidity does Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' like?

Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'?

Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'?

Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' go dormant?

It’s common for Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' native to?

Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' is native to tropical Asia and New Guinea .

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Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'

Q: How often should I water my Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'?

Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'

Chinese evergreens have been growing in homes throughout Asia for centuries as symbols of good fortune. They were introduced to the Western world in 1885. Their ancestors were cultivated starting in the 1930s and became especially successful in Florida, where most foliage plants are now produced. 🤞

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aglaonema 'Garnet Coltrane'

Genus

Aglaonema

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'

Water

How often to water your Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'

Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
7

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Boston, Massachusetts

28% Very Low

Growing Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' in Boston right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 2nd, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Boston is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinin…

Sunlight will increase by 44.8% ☀️

February 1st, 2023

Boston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Boston is expected to increase by 44.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.8 megajoules of energy per m² per …

Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours 📈

February 2nd, 2023

This month, Boston is getting an average of 6.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 13.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane': 6ft from a window

Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

We wouldn’t recommend testing its limits during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boston, Massachusetts ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Chinese Evergreen 'Garnet Coltrane'

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 29th, 2023

The growing potential in Boston is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot …