How much humidity does Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' like?

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' 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 'Silver Moon'?

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!

Should I fertilize my Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'?

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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' go dormant?

It’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.

Which region is Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' native to?

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

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Q: How often should I water my Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'?

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.

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. 🤞

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Genus

Aglaonema

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

Chinese Evergreen 'Silver Moon'

How to care for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Water

How often to water your Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New York.

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.

Plant care guide for Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' in New York

New York, New York

30% Very Low

Growing Aglaonema 'Silver Moon' in New York right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 30th, 2023

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

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

Sunlight will increase by 38.1% ☀️

January 29th, 2023

New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 38.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.0 megajoules of energy per m² …

Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈

January 30th, 2023

This month, New York is getting an average of 6.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 11.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of da…

Light needs and placement for plant Aglaonema 'Silver Moon': 6ft 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 💪.

We wouldn’t recommend testing its limits during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New York ⛅.

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 it’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 year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Aglaonema 'Silver Moon'

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

January 29th, 2023

The growing potential in New York 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 repo…