Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
4.3 out of 5 (25 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema
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
Aglaonema 'Red Siam Aurora'
Aglaonema
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Red Chinese Evergreen
How to care for Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema
Water
How often to water your Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema
every 7
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’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.
Water 0.5 cups every
7
Light
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Finding light for Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema in your home
a window
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema 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 of Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema
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 Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema 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.
Sunlight Needs
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema 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.
Soil
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema 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!
Fertilizer
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema 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!
Dormancy
It’s common for Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema is native to tropical Asia and New Guinea.
Care Summary for Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema
Red Siam Aurora Aglaonema
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 12
Fast grower 10
Large, lush leaves 5
Browns easily 3
11/28/2021
Leaves are pretty as long as you can keep it happy. Mine requires very frequent water and a good amount of light. If it’s unhappy, the leaves start getting brown inky spots that turn the whole leaf brown quickly. Luckily, new leaves have been unfurling from the middle so it’s still lush.
Fast grower
Browns easily
10/23/2021
Not pet friendly as most vibrant colored plants share that trait. Glossy dense foliage that makes it a natural centerpiece. Likes bright indirect light and humidity. Not fussy considering how exotic it looks.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
09/15/2021
Was knocked down from my kitty, I thought dead. Watered it and it came right back!
Survivor
06/11/2021
So far this plant isn’t super happy with me, I’m not sure why. It’s barely growing.
It’s getting medium light so I don’t hini that’s the problem.
The soil it came in just never dries, I let weeks go between watering, it’s just always moist, and that makes me nervous about root rot and suffocation.
There is also very contradictory information online about its water requirements. Greg recommends to water super frequently, keeping it moist at all times, but many places recommend the opposite, to let it dry significantly between watering.
So, yeah, confusing.
05/03/2021
This one has been through near death and came back strong. She’s a tough cookie. I let her get thirsty before watering and help keep her soil aerated by poking her soil gently with a chopstick every month or so. Her beautiful red leaves are gorgeous.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
04/09/2021
beautiful plant and still does well when there are many cloudy days in a row
Survivor
03/10/2021
It grows soo fast and it is so nice to see new leaves bloom. It also really loves attention.
Fast grower
Survivor
03/06/2021
Pretty easy, seems to like soil drying out between waterings
02/15/2021
This plant and I really don’t get along very well. While I really like his colors, he has been very picky about where he wants to be and he just never really filled in nicely. I see other people’s full and gorgeous, but Joe here has just been a drama queen!
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