Aglaonema costatum, Chinese Evergreen (Green) – Plant – ACC-584927

Description

Aglaonema is one of the most popular indoor colorful foliage plant. It is very easy to care and can be maintained at the lower light condition.

What makes it special:NASA recommended air purifier plant.
Popular low maintenance plant.
Plant for AC rooms, office desk, etc.
Best indoor plant with colored attractive leaves.

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Item name

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Aglaonema costatum, Chinese Evergreen (Green) – Plant

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5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Chinese Evergreen(GREEN) is a species of genus aglaonema categorized under Araceae plants family. Aglaonema is hardy, drought-tolerant, low maintenance, air purifier and good luck plant.Plant Specifications

Plant Height
18 inch (46 cm)

Plant Spread
6 inch (15 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name
Aglaonema costatum, Chinese Evergreen

Maximum Reachable Height
up to 1.21 meter

Flower Colour
Greenish-white spathe

Bloom Time
Seasonal bloom

Difficulty Level
Easy to grow

Planting and care
Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

SunlightKeep the plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical light.Protect the plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage. SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile for growing aglaonema plant. WateringWater the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.Do not overwater the plant.Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season but do not let the plant dry out completely.Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.Re-pottingWhen a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
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Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
DontsDo not place your plant in bright direct sunlight it can burn the leaves of plant.keep away from the AC Vents.Do not overwater the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.Aglaonema costatum careInitial (1 -2 weeks ) care once the plant reaches your place:
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it. Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.Keep the plant in indirect light.Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Sunlight
bright indirect natural light or bright artificial light.

Watering
Medium

Soil
soil should be well-drained and fertile

Temperature
16 to 32-degree celsius

Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer.

Aglaonema costatum special featurePlant with glossy dark green leaves with silver edges.Aglaonema costatum uses
Ornamental Use:
This plant is used for landscaping gardening because of its beautiful variegated leaves