Not only are aglaonema plants beautiful, there are also very easy to grow, even if you are a novice gardener.
This tropical foliage plant, also known as the Chinese evergreen, is one of the most durable houseplants you can have. As long as they are warm enough, they will tolerate poor light, dry air and drought.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to make your home hospitable to this lovely plant. If those leaves could talk, they’d tell you that they prefer bright, indirect light, some nice cozy temperatures and a bit of humidity (they are originally from the tropics of Asia, after all).
Caring for Your Aglaonema
- Light: Your Chinese evergreen does well in anything from low to bright, indirect light. The pink-veined variety is one of the few pink plants that can tolerate low light.
- Water: Let your plant dry out about 50% before watering again as too much liquid can lead to root rot. And keep this rule of thumb in mind: the less light your plant has, the less water it will need.
- Temperature: They do not like the cold. Keep temperatures in the 70- to 85-degree level, and make sure wherever they are the temperatures don’t drop by more than 10 degrees at night.
- Fertilizer: Feed older Chinese evergreens a couple of times a year with water-soluble houseplant fertilizer.
- Pests: Chinese evergreens are susceptible to spider mites, scale, mealybugs and aphids. Check the leaves routinely for signs of pests.