Aglaonema widuri, Aglaonema Red Peacock - Plant

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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

Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

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 widuri 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 widuri special feature

glossy crime-green dot on leaves with red edges.

Aglaonema widuri uses