Spotted Evergreen (Aglaonema Costatum) is an ornamental, easy growing houseplant. It has attractive glossy dark green leaves variegated with scattered spots on both sides of the leaf and with a white midrib. The leaves are oval in shape and the trunk is erect. It produces a white color blossom with a big stem with green stamen. All parts of these plants contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Scientific Name: Aglaonema costatum
Synonyms: Aglaonema costatum var. immaculatum, Aglaonema costatum var. foxii, Aglaonema costatum var. lineatum, Aglaonema costatum var. maculatum, Aglaonema costatum var. virescens, Aglaonema costatum f. concolor Nicolson.
Common Names: Spotted Evergreen, Chinese Evergreen
How to grow and maintain Spotted Evergreen:
Light:
It 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:
Chinese Evergreen can be easily propagated from stem cuttings and by plant division during spring and summer.
Pests and Diseases:
It 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.
