One of the most used interior landscape plants is the aglaonema. Aglaonema has been grown as luck-bringing ornamental plants in Asia for centuries.
One of the most used interior landscape plants is the aglaonema. Aglaonema has been grown as luck-bringing ornamental plants in Asia for centuries.
What makes it special:
Planting And Care
Sunlight
· Keep the
plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical light.
· Protect the
plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
Soil
· The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing aglaonema plant.
Watering
· Water the
plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
· Do not
overwater the plant.
· Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season but do not let the plant dry out completely.
Application of Fertilizer
· During the
main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
· Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
· When a
plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some
fertilizer.
· Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.