Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian

Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian is an attractive, ornamental, slow-growing houseplant. It has wide, dark green leaves beautifully spotted and speckled in soft pink. Aglaonema is on NASA’s list of air-purifying plants. They are proven to remove Benzene and Formaldehyde toxins present in home environments and help reduce the irritant side-effects to humans. It is toxic to dogs, cats. So keep it away from your pets.
Scientific Name: Aglaonema ‘Pink Dalmatian’
Common Names: Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian, Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen.
How to care and grow Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian?
Light:
Aglaonema thrives best in low to bright light but no direct sunlight. Because direct sunlight will scorch the leaves.
Soil:
It is easily grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained, peaty potting mixture.
Water:
Water your plant regularly, Keep the soil slightly moist during the summer and in the winter the topsoil should be dry out between each watering.
Temperature:
It prefers ideal temperatures of 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 75 degrees Fahrenheit / 15 degrees Celsius – 21 degrees Celsius.
Humidity:
It can tolerate less humidity than some other plants, yet it will still appreciate your efforts to improve surrounding humidity levels, either via regular misting or using a pebble tray.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize once a month from spring through summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted by half.
Re-potting:
Re-pot your plant once every two years during the spring season.
Propagation:
Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian can be easily propagated from stem cuttings and by plant division during spring and summer.
Pests and Diseases:
Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian has no serious pest and disease issues. Chinese Evergreen is occasionally attacked by aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, or scale. Rots may occur if plants are over-watered. Leaves may brown up if plants are grown in very dry air or placed in a drafty area.
Last updated on July 23rd, 2021
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