Aglaonema Butterfly - Plant

Description

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:

• NASA recommended air purifier plant.
• Popular low maintenance plant.
• Plant for AC rooms, office desk, etc.
• Best indoor plant with colored attractive leaves.

Plant Specifications

Planting and care

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Sunlight
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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.

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Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

• Do not place your plant in bright direct sunlight it can burn the leaves of plant.
• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not overwater the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Aglaonema Butterfly care

Initial (1 -2 weeks ) care once the plant reaches your place:

• Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
• Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
• Keep the plant in indirect light.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Aglaonema Butterfly special feature

Attractive deep green color leaves like peace lily petite.

Aglaonema Butterfly uses