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Silver Bay Aglaonema

4.9 out of 5 (12 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Fast grower

About Silver Bay 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

Scientific name

Aglaonema 'Silver Bay'

Genus

Aglaonema

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

Aglaonema 'Silver Bay', Aglaonema 'Silver Bay' and Chinese Evergreen 'Silver Bay'

How to care for Silver Bay Aglaonema

💦 Water

How often to water your Silver Bay Aglaonema

Silver Bay 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aglaonema 'Silver Bay' in your home

Silver Bay 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 Silver Bay Aglaonema in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Silver Bay Aglaonema

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

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Silver Bay 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Silver Bay 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Silver Bay Aglaonema 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.

💨 Humidity

Silver Bay 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.

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🪴 Soil

Silver Bay 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Silver Bay 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!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Silver Bay 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

Silver Bay Aglaonema is native to tropical Asia and New Guinea.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Silver Bay Aglaonema can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

Silver Bay Aglaonema can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Silver Bay Aglaonema 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!

🧐 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.

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Care Summary for Silver Bay Aglaonema

Silver Bay 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

Large, lush leaves 9

Fast grower 7

Survivor 6

Browns easily 2

Blooms easily 2

@@bigshe64

45 Plants

10,721 XP

Ephrata, PA

09/29/2021

Easy to grow plant

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

Silver Bay Aglaonema plant photo by @bigshe64 named Aggie on Greg, the plant care app.

@Jennifer

13 Plants

651 XP

Pensacola, FL

06/15/2021

This baby has really boosted my confidence in plant parenting

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Silver Bay Aglaonema plant photo by Jennifer named Terra on Greg, the plant care app.

@Mia

4 Plants

84 XP

Jacksonville, FL

06/15/2021

I’ve had her for a ling time and was technically my first plant so that says enough about how strong she is. It is very obvious now when she is and isn’t happy with me but will always be my favorite. She is an extremely fast grower and when i see a new bud from the soil or leave coming in then i know she is happy with me. I did have to do a lot of cutting down on her recently but ive kept her in the same small pot to keep from buying a smaller pot for the time being. That being said a lot of her dirt is exposed and will draw in the gnats that fly around the top of the soil. I recommend watering from the bottom for any plant with a lit of exposed soil.

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

Browns easily

Silver Bay Aglaonema plant photo by Mia named Nema on Greg, the plant care app.

@@shealenyeah

31 Plants

2,068 XP

04/07/2021

When I bought this the plant seller told me that it’s a great plant for low light and can survive in artificial light (so a great office plant!) So far, I’ve kept mine in an area in my apartment that doesn’t get much light and it’s already sprouted new leaves. Once I get to go back to my office I’ll take her with me and see if she holds up to the task at my desk!

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves