Plant Care Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

About Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

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. šŸ¤ž

Taxonomy

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'
Aglaonema
Araceae
Alismatales

Also known as

Chinese Evergreen 'Silver Moon'

How to care for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Water needs for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'
0.5 cups
every 7

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

Calculate water needs of Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Aglaonema 'Silver Moon': 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' 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 šŸ’Ŗ.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon': 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 itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

Browse #Aglaonema
šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' 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.

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Water Frequency →

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' 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 šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Light Requirements →

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Edible? →

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Toxicity to Cats →

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Toxicity to Dogs →

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Toxicity to Humans →


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' doesnā€™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.

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Humidity Needs →


šŸŖ“ Soil

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' 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!

Best Soil Mix for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' →

Best Pots for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' →

What Are Healthy Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' 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 itā€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnā€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' →


ā„ļø Dormancy

Itā€™s common for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' is native to tropical Asia and New Guinea.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves arenā€™t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantā€™s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itā€™s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like thereā€™s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!


šŸ§ Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

Trending in your area

Similar to Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

āœØ Discover rare plants