Chinese Evergreen ( Aglaonema Diamond Bay) – Indoor House Plants

Aglaonema Diamond Bay (Chinese Evergreen) is a popular Air-purifying, indoor house plant. It has beautifully variegated leaves, that are lance-shaped 4 – 5 inches wide and 11 – 12 inches long. Leaf edges are smooth and the leaf tissue on either side of the midrib tends to be of slightly unequal widths, resulting in slight curving of the blade towards the narrower side. Leaves exhibit a central grey-green area that extends out from each side of the midrib to cover slightly more than half of the total leaf surface. Leaf margins are green and meet the lighter grey-green colored central area along irregular borders. The undersides of the leaves are uniformly green. The external petiole wings are yellow-green and blend into the petiole center, which is a lighter yellow-green. Aglaonema Diamond Bay cleans and improves air quality by filtering toxins from the surrounding environment. It is a perfect choice for a low light interior plant.

Scientific Name: Aglaonema Diamond Bay
Common Names: Chinese Evergreen

 

 

 

How to grow and maintain Aglaonema Diamond Bay (Chinese Evergreen):

Light:
It thrives best in low to bright light but no direct sunlight.

Soil:
It is easily grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils.

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 waterings.

Temperature:
Aglaonema Diamond Bay prefers ideal temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees Fahrenheit / 15 degrees Celsius – 21 degrees Celsius. However, avoid cold draughts.

Humidity:
It can endure 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:
Chinese Evergreen can be easily propagated from stem cuttings and by plant division during spring and summer.

Pests and Diseases:
There is no serious pest or disease issues. Aglaonema Diamond Bay are occasionally attacked by mealybugs and spider mite.