I haven’t gotten to show off my new aglaonema, I’ve never...
I haven’t gotten to show off my new aglaonema, I’ve never had one of these beauties before. I really am loving the different color patterns in each leaf. Named after my other half, since he stands out from the crowd and is his own person, I felt this plant shows that #Aglaonema
Any tips for care?
Any tips for care?
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 5 days ago
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Best Answer
@LeafMeBe97 Your Aglaonema prefers indirect bright light. It can adapt to low light, but the growth will slow considerably. Direct morning sunlight is fine for this plant, but avoid direct afternoon sunlight which can burn the leaves. If you don’t have an ideal location for your Aglaonema, use a Grow Light. If you notice the pink coloration fading on your Aglaonema, try placing the plant in a brighter location with indirect light. Water your Aglaonema when 50% of the soil volume is dry. Water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer. This plant can survive in a low humidity environment, but it will thrive with a higher humidity level. Mist the leaves regularly using a Mister to raise the humidity. Your Aglaonema prefers temperatures between 65–75°F. Avoid drafty areas and temperatures below 60°F in the winter. Feed your Aglaonema monthly during the spring and summer months with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength such as our All Purpose Fertilizer (20-20-20). No fertilizer is needed during the winter months when growth naturally slows. The Pink Splash Aglaonema is moderately toxic to pets and humans. Typically, ingestion will cause mouth and stomach irritation and possible vomiting. A common problem with Aglaonema is called ‘tipping’ when the tips of the leaves dry out and turn brown. This can be caused by a variety of issues like overwatering, too much fertilizer, etc. The most common cause is tap water, which contains salts, chlorine, and fluoride. If you do not have a filtration system, leaving the tap water in an open container overnight before watering can help remove some of the chemicals. If your Aglaonema is in need of a trim, clean up your plant using clean, sharp Plant Snips.
@LeafMeBe97 what a stunning plant! I would assume it needs a grow light right? Where did you purchase it?
@TooUnique from what I’ve read, bright indirect light is good, and I keep this one outside. I got this one from Walmart!
@LeafMeBe97 ♥️ it was a large plant when I got it in 2012