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Aglaonema costatum, Chinese Evergreen (Green) - Plant

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Description

Aglaonema is one of the most popular indoor colorful foliage plant. It is very easy to care and can be maintained at the lower light condition.

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.

1. Details for Plant in Black Grower Pot -

Aglaonema costatum, Chinese Evergreen (Green) Plant in 4 inch (10 cm) Black Pot

2. Details for Plant in White Pot -

Sr Item name
1 Aglaonema costatum, Chinese Evergreen (Green) - Plant
2 4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
3 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (White)

Chinese Evergreen(GREEN) is a species of genus aglaonema categorized under Araceae plants family. Aglaonema is hardy, drought-tolerant, low maintenance, air purifier and good luck plant.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 18 inch (46 cm)
Plant Spread 6 inch (15 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Aglaonema costatum, Chinese Evergreen
Maximum Reachable Height up to 1.21 meter
Flower Colour Greenish-white spathe
Bloom Time Seasonal bloom
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

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.

  • For re-potting procedure click here


    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 costatum 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:
    Sunlight bright indirect natural light or bright artificial light.
    Watering Medium
    Soil soil should be well-drained and fertile
    Temperature 16 to 32-degree celsius
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer.

    Aglaonema costatum special feature

    Plant with glossy dark green leaves with silver edges.

    Aglaonema costatum uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • This plant is used for landscaping gardening because of its beautiful variegated leaves

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Aglaonema an indoor plant?

    Yes, Aglaonema is an indoor plant that requires natural indirect/artificial bright light.

    Is Aglaonema air purifier?

    Yes, According to NASA Aglaonema is an indoor air purifier.

    How to repot Aglaonema?

    1. Choose a slightly larger pot. If you’re repotting your plant into a new pot, choose a pot that is 1-2 inches larger in diameter and 1 to 2 inches deeper than the plant’s current pot.
    2. Choose a pot with drainage holes. When you’re selecting a new pot, make sure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to drain.
    3. Cover the drainage holes. Cover the drainage holes with something that will allow water to pass through, like a paper towel or small-sized stone.
    5. Put a few inches of soil in the new pot. You’ll need a base of soil under the plant so the roots have something to grow into. Don’t overfill the pot.
    6. Remove the plant from its current pot without disturbing the root ball.
    7. Place plant in new pot. As you place the plant into its new pot, center it by looking down on it from above and making sure it’s not closer to any one side of the pot than the others.
    9. Fill the pot with soil. Once you’ve placed the plant in the new pot, you’ll want to put soil into the pot around the rootball. Don’t overfill the pot - the soil line should be about 1” below the top of the pot.
    10. Water the plant. Once your plant is in its new pot and you’ve filled the pot with soil, water the plant. 

    How to prune Aglaonema?

    Aglaonema does not require heavy pruning. The lower leaves will get yellow and get dried naturally, use clean scissors to cut such leaves. Prune any yellow or infected leave.

    How to propagate Aglaonema plants?

    Aglaonema plant can be propagated either through seeds, Stem cuttings or separating rooted plant from mother plant. Last two are most preferred methods.
    1. To propagate take pencil size cutting of well mature stem to a length of 16-18 cm and remove any flowers leaves from it.
    2. Then dip bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone, and Place the 3/4 portion cutting into a small container with well-draining soil and water the cuttings.
    3. Rooting will start within 1-2 week.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    How to grow the Aglaonema plants?

    Aglaonema Plant is grown by seed and cuttings. Consider the following points. 
    1. Pot size up to 4 upper diameter inch with a drainage hole.
    2. Sunlight- Natural indirect/artificial bright light is required. 
    3. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
    4. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch. 
    5. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com 

    Can Aglaonema grow in water?

    Aglaonema plant can be grown in water but it need to be trained in that way right from its propagation time.

    What is the Aglaonema plant?

    Aglaonema is a popular house plant also known as chinese evergreen. Perfect for indoors as it does not like direct sunlight. It shows flowering during spring(February-March) and summer(April-June) months. NASA has recommended this plant as an indoor air purifier.

    Is Aglaonema poisonous?

    Yes, Due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals Aglaonema plants are considered as poisonous.

    Can red Aglaonema be planted outside?

    Aglaonema plants should be protected from direct sunlight, hot and cold droughts. So they are recommended for indirect light receiving location preferably indoor one.

    How to care Aglaonema plant?

    Consider the following point to care Aglaonema plant.
    1. Sunlight- Natural indirect/artificial bright light is required. 
    2. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
    3. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch. 
    4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing spring(February-March) and summer(April-June)season.

    Do Aglaonema flower?

    Yes, Aglaonema is a flowering plant and show blooming in spring(February-March) to summer(April-June).

    How big do Aglaonema plants grow?

    Aglaonema are slow growers and may reach up to 4 feet in height.

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    Bit price is high but it's amazing plant, sun is not required only lighting is enough at any conditions even room light is enough for this plant.

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