Aglaonema Red Emerald

Aglaonema Red Emerald is one of the most beautiful, ornamental houseplant. It has dark green foliage variegated with golden-amber speckles and electric-red veins. Aglaonema is on NASA’s list of air-purifying plants, it removes 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 Classification:
Scientific Name: Aglaonema ‘Red Emerald’
Common Names: Aglaonema Red Emerald, Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen.
How to care and grow Aglaonema Red Emerald?
Light:
Aglaonema Red Emerald plant thrives best in low to bright light but no direct sunlight. Because direct sunlight will scorch the leaves.
Soil:
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:
Aglaonema Red Emerald 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:
Easily propagated from stem cuttings and by plant division during spring and summer.
Pests and Diseases:
It has no serious pest and disease issues. It 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 August 21st, 2021
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