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.