How much sunlight does my Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' need?

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' 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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' like?

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' 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 Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'?

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' 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 Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'?

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' 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 Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' go dormant?

It’s common for Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' 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 Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' native to?

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' is native to tropical Asia and New Guinea .

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Q: How often should I water my Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'?

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' 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.

Reviewed by: Kiersten Rankel | Last Updated: 11/05/2021

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'

Genus

Aglaonema

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'

Water

How often to water your Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Washington, District of Columbia.

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.

Washington, District of Columbia

80% High

Growing Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' in Washington right now

Plant growth potential is currently very high 📈

May 22nd, 2022

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Washington is currently very high 📈. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! 🌿

The availability of high quality sunli…

Sunlight will increase by 15.8% ☀️

May 22nd, 2022

Washington is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Washington is expected to increase by 15.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.3 megajoules of energy pe…

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

May 21st, 2022

This month, Washington is getting an average of 10.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.6 total hours of…

Light needs and placement for plant Aglaonema 'Green Bowl': 6ft from a window

Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Washington, District of Columbia ☀️.️

Nutrients

How to fertilize Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aglaonema 'Green Bowl': 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 Aglaonema 'Green Bowl' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Aglaonema 'Green Bowl'

Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴

May 20th, 2022

The growing potential in Washington is high 📈.

It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot an…