Description
Aglaonema Botanically known as Aglaonema commutatum red from Araceae family. Common name are Aglaonema Red Hedge, Chinese evergreen red, Aglaonema red, etc. It is an evergreen perennial indoor attractive ornamental plant with colorful leaves. Aglaonema are popular low maintenance house plant & appreciated for their colorful shining leaves and also they can be grown for many years in a pot.
Plant is one of the best indoor air purifying plants recommended by NASA. It eliminates mainly Benzene, Formaldehyde & gives fresh Oxygen. It is a natural humidifier.You can grow colourful Aglaonema practically anywhere in your home.One of the things that makes colourful Aglaonema so special is they tolerate low light indoors, It filters pollution from the air. Decorate a mantle or shelf with a colourful Aglaonema as an elegant, year-round accent.Add a touch of life to your den or family room with a large colourful Aglaonema. Let your colourful Aglaonema do double duty by enjoying them indoors during the cool months and outdoors in the shade once the weather warms.
What does make it Special??
- It looks very beautiful in indoor. This plant is also in the top list of air-purifying plants of NASA.
- Growing a colourful Aglaonema might help you or your family stay healthy. Decorate a mantle or shelf with a colourful Aglaonema as an elegant, year-round accent, making them perfect for offices, hallways and rooms with small windows.
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Sleep easier with a colourful aglaonema in your bedroom. Boost mood, productivity, concentration and creativity.
- Once planted can leave more than 5 yrs.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT - It generally reaches less than 1 meter height, but it also depend on the maturity & it's location.
BLOOMING YEAR - Flowers are inconspicuous, but they are popular for their leaves.
GROWING TIPS
- The Aglaonema Red Hedge prefers to be kept moist during the spring and summer, but make sure the soil isn't soggy. Do not allow the lower soil to remain wet as this may cause root rot. In the winter, water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry out between watering.
- Plants like to grow in bright light but not direct sunlight.
- Over water will kill your Aglaonema plant, so watering schedule is most important.
- Clean the leaves with wet cloth once in a week. Remove any damaged/diseased plant part & discard it away from planting area.
SUITABLE LOCATION
Shaded Balcony, Office Plant, Bedroom Plant, Air Purifying Plant
INSIDE THE BOX
| S.No. |
PRODUCT NAME |
DIMENSION |
| 1. |
Aglaonema Red Hedge Plant |
0.5-1 Feet Height |
| 2. |
Growing Pot (Black color) |
6 Inch |
*above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.
PLANT CARE
LIGHT CONDITION - Can grow in Indirect Bright light or Semi shade or Indoor.
WATERING SCHEDULE - Remember Over water can kill your Aglaonema plant. Water when the top soil(2-3 inch) feels dry to touch. Moderate Watering(in every 2-3days)
SOIL TYPE - The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content.
TEMPERATURE - The average temperature should be 18-30 Degree Celsius.
FERTILIZER APPLICATION - Apply any organic fertilizer once in a month. Do not forget to water your plant immediately after application of fertilizer.
PLANT PROTECTION - Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants. Generally it is not affected by any pest or disease, in case of any infections, you can use Neem oil spray for primary treatment.
INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT
- Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
- Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
- Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not over water it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
- Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
- You can remain the plant in the same pot for 6-7 month, later you can transplant it in slightly bigger pot than the present.
- Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.
