My #AglaonemaMaryAnn is flowering π€πͺ΄πΈ I know Aglaonema fl...
My #AglaonemaMaryAnn is flowering π€πͺ΄πΈ I know Aglaonema flowers arenβt super pretty, but Iβm happy because it means SHEβS happy! ππ₯πΏπ₯³ #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #FloweringPlants #Aglaonema #ChineseEvergreen #PLANTMAFIA #babevila
2ft to light, indirect
6β pot with drainage
Last watered 2 days ago
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@OwlTrowel thatβs okay! Itβs really a matter of preference. Most people cut them off, I think. They do take a lot of energy to produce
@OwlTrowel thatβs okay because it takes a lot out of the plant to grow those flowers which are βsubparβ compared to the leaves. So by cutting the flowers, you are making the plant redirect its energy into growing bigger and vibrant foliage. It is a matter of preference though.
I love aglaonemas, and yours is about as lush and healthy as any I've seen (including ones certain over-priced plant vendors sell!). It's true their flowers aren't much to look at, but as @OrangeGrass said, their gorgeous leaves more than make up for it! I almost killed my Aglaonema cutlass last year (pre-Greg), and after a lengthy rehab period those flowers were the first sign it was in the clear βΊοΈ
So are you another "We the Wild" groupie? Or is there a different product you use for such incredible results? PLEASE SHANNON TELL ME YOUR SECRET!! ππΌππ
So are you another "We the Wild" groupie? Or is there a different product you use for such incredible results? PLEASE SHANNON TELL ME YOUR SECRET!! ππΌππ
@OwlTrowel it takes a lot of energy from any plant that flowers to produce flowers. But in the case of a plant whose primary function is not to flower, it tends to detract from growing bigger leaves which is why in a plant like an Adlainema the flowers are chopped off to redirect that energy. But again, you donβt have to because itβs just a preference of some people to always want to have big lush leaves.
@OwlTrowel exactly what Dee said! π PSβyou have an excel file for your nursery!? That is upping the game!
@stephonicle hahaha I π you! I do love the We The Wild Grow Formula and I use it every time I water, but I wasnβt overly wowed by the Enrich powder (to be fair I didnβt use it much yet though so Iβll report back once Iβve given it a fair shake) and I donβt use the Protect spray unless Iβm out of Natria insecticidal soap. I tried to like neem, because it has so many fans, but it just doesnβt produce the same results for me and a lot of my plants donβt like it (bad leaf reactions). Plus the smell of neem makes me actually gag π But I will use the Grow formula forever! I do credit that with my plantsβ health. Plus regular pest inspections to try and catch them early before they do lots of damage, and @RealSimpleMama got me hooked on using ground cinnamon liberally in all my plants to keep away pests and disease. And I use tons of hydrogen peroxide too, but only if they have a root issue and need it. Thatβs pretty much it! Iβm actually really surprised how well my Aglaonema Mary Ann is doing, considering she is in the dimmest spot in the house lol. Sheβs on the lower tier of a plant stand far away from any windows and the plants above her get most of the grow light. But she seems to love it! She is in the bottom left of this picture. The only plant that gets less light is my jade pothos but they can basically live in the dark lol!
@OrangeGrass @stephonicle @OwlTrowel you may be interested to see thisβ¦ my BABY Aglaonema pictum tricolor, which I got on sale at Gabriella Plants (ride or die for that nursery!) for $25, only has 6 leaves, only 2 of which are really colored like a pictum tricolor should be, also has not one, but two flowers. Iβm honestly a bit put off by this because I want more leaves! π But as itβs a sign she is happy, I canβt be too mad. But Iβve been waiting impatiently for them to bloom so I can get more leaves. I considered snipping but @LittleSongbird told me Aglaonemas are especially susceptible to infection if they get a wound, so Iβm letting them be. Impatiently! π€£
@OwlTrowel That is so organized! I am making a binder with a page for each plant, because I am not technologically inclined, and I just like physical things, but I love the idea of having a spreadsheet! That is really cool π€
So adorable she is happy I love to see there blooms ππππ€π€