Chinese evergreen
Aglaonema 'Silver Queen'
Overview
The Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema 'Silver Queen') is one of the most popular houseplants because of its ease of care and gorgeous foliage. Its lush, dark green leaves can be splashed with colors of silver, gray, and white, making it a stunning addition to any home. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also very low maintenance, requiring little light and water to thrive. Additionally, it is known to purify the air and help reduce airborne toxins. These long-living plants can bring a bit of nature indoors and put a pleasant pop of color in any home.
Care Guide
Watering
It is important to water Chinese evergreen plants (Aglaonema 'Silver Queen') regularly enough to keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry, typically about once a week. When watering, thoroughly soak the soil until water begins to run out of the pot's drainage holes. It is best to avoid allowing the soil to become completely dry between waterings.
Light
Chinese evergreen is a low-maintenance plant that prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Generally, the plant should receive about 4 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. However, it is important to protect the plant from direct sunlight, as prolonged direct exposure may cause the leaves to become scorched. The plant will also tolerate low light conditions, but it may cause the leaves to become significantly darker in color.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 10-11.
Pruning
Chinese evergreen should be pruned sparingly and only when necessary. The ideal time to prune is in spring and summer. It is best to prune away any yellowing or dead foliage. Pruning should be kept very light as Chinese evergreen is a slow-growing and delicate plant. When pruning remove leaves from the base of the plant to allow space for new leaf growth.
Propagation
Division, Air Layering Propagation, Stem Propagation, Leaf Cutting
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