Other Names: Chinese Evergreen/Painted Drop Tongue/Silver Evergreen
Scientific Name: Aglaonema Nitidum
Family: AraceaeNative: Tropical SE Asia & New Guinea
A pretty foliage plant which is actually an evergreen perennial herb. It has erect stems that grow along the ground with a crown of wide leaf blades, often variegated. Mature plants will carry an inflorescence and bears a fleshy berry fruit. Aglaonemas come in different types. This cultivar is is a TALL growing one, has a thick stem like like the ones seen in dieffenbachias, is variegated in stripes of dark and light green and is called "Maria".
*Highly rated as an air purifier when grown indoors.
**All our plants are grown in organically enriched living soil without the use of any chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides.
***Rate is for a 1 liter starter potted plant. For larger sizes please visit the Plant Nursery at Mandy's Farm.
Aglaonema Maria
GROWING: Re-pot in a larger container or grow in-ground to increase root and foliage growth. Trim off old, drying leaves from time to time and add this as shredded foliage around your plant to increase humus and soil health.
LIGHT: If growing indoors, place in a bright spot with exposure to indirect sunlight/ambient light for at least six hours daily. If growing outdoors, place in semi-shade as exposure to strong direct sunlight will burn the leaves of this plant.
WATERING: Alternate days in summer and twice a week rest of the year. Allow soil to dry out completely between watering events. Never let its roots sit in stagnant water. If growing indoors, ensure that drip trays are emptied regularly.
FERTILIZING: Our plants are sold in organically enriched, NPK+MagSulf strong, potting mixes that would need no additional soil amendments for at least one year. If re-potting/migrating to a larger container, we recommend the use of Mandy's Farm Foliage Plant Potting Mix or one similar to it.