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Aglaonema
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Aglaonema
Aglaonema
Aglaonema, also known as Chinese Evergreen, is a popular houseplant with beautiful variegated leaves. It thrives indoors and adds a touch of nature to your home.
Habitat: Indoor areas
Appearance
The Aglaonema has vibrant, often variegated leaves with striking patterns of green, red, pink, and silver. Its thick, lance-shaped foliage grows densely from short stems, creating a lush, bushy appearance, distinct from simpler green houseplants.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAlismatalesFamilyAraceaeGenusAglaonema
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Aglaonema is also known as 'Chinese Evergreen'!
If you accidentally chew on its leaves, your mouth might tingle!
Its unique leaves often feature splashes of pink, silver, or red!
This plant is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity!
Special abilities
Ability
Low Light Superpower
Aglaonema can thrive in dim light, an adaptation from its shaded forest home, helping it survive where other plants struggle.
Ability
Air Purifier Pro
Aglaonema naturally cleans the air by absorbing common indoor toxins, helping it maintain a healthy environment around itself.
Ability
Water Saver Leaves
Aglaonema has thick, waxy leaves that help it retain water during drier periods, enabling it to survive inconsistent watering.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-120 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Sporadic
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Asiatic Honey Bee
Apis cerana
Visits its inconspicuous flowers for nectar.
eaten by
Terrestrial Slug
Laevicaulis alte
Slugs and snails sometimes graze on its foliage.
symbiotic with
Mycorrhizal Fungus
Glomus mosseae
Forms a beneficial partnership for nutrient uptake.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Variegated
Pertaining to plants with leaves or petals exhibiting different colors in patches or stripes.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Aglaonema PlantChinese EvergreenPhilodendron
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Enjoy the beauty of Aglaonema, but remember not to eat any part of the plant as it can be harmful if ingested.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Aglaonema?
30-120 cm
How wide does Aglaonema spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Aglaonema?
2-8 cm
When does Aglaonema bloom?
Sporadic
Is Aglaonema edible?
No
Is Aglaonema toxic?
Moderate
What is Aglaonema's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Aglaonema pollinated?
Insect
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