Aglaonema Red Star - Chinese Evergreen Height - 35- 40cm Pot Size -12cm

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The red Aglaonema benefits from a diluted balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month during the warmer months in spring and summer. In fall, you may only have to fertilize the plant once. Then during winter, you should hold off from any fertilization. Toxic Plants. Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants. Agriculture and Natural Resources. University of California. A ‘Siam Aurora’ red Aglaonema thrives in a porous potting mix that has excellent drainage. To make an appropriate houseplant soil mix, combine one-part houseplant soil, one-part peat moss, and one-part perlite. You could also add some orchid bark to increase the drainage and organic matter. This Chinese evergreen has a bold presence, but it’s incredibly rare. If you do find one, place it in indirect light and water it when about 50% of the soil has dried.

If you cat or dog has ingested Aglaonema, they may experience pain, irritation and swelling in the mouth, tongue and lips, and even vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Chinese evergreens are not drought-tolerant – no more than 30% of the soil can dry out before risking plant health. It’s not as vivid as other Chinese evergreen species, but it can tolerate lower light than those with more colourful foliage. First Diamond is a subtropical variety, so it prefers higher ambient temperatures and high humidity. Keep it in medium to bright light to maintain the vivid white.You can propagate a ‘Siam Aurora’ by stem cuttings, seeds, or root division. The easiest method is to propagate red Aglaonema plants by dividing the root ball into two or three sections. This way, you can easily grow or gift a new beautiful red Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora.’ Now let’s dive into how you can make your Chinese Evergreen or Aglaonema thrive! CHINESE EVERGREEN CARE LIGHT This article is a complete care guide for the red Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora.’ In addition to helpful growing tips, you’ll find solutions to resolving many issues with growing this colorful leafy houseplant. How to Care for Red Aglaonema

Here’s a thing with aglaonemas: too much direct sunlight–colors will fade, too little–colors will fade. Aglaonemas don’t like direct sun exposure, so avoid that. Commercial growers maintain 75 to 90 percent shade or 1250 to 3000-foot candles of light. However, this low light houseplant can tolerate a light level as minimum as 25-foot candles. With its deep crimson-veined and rimmed leaves, the Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora’ is also known as the red aglaonema. The fiery red stems add to its allure, making it an excellent choice for adding warmth and color to any indoor space with minimal effort. 7. Aglaonema Creta verdeevibes

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Although you can apply fertilizer once every so often, red Aglaonemas have a medium growth rate and can survive in rich, fertile soil without additional feeding. The key to preventing yellowing leaves is to aim to have the top inch or two of soil dry out before watering again. This is the main key to avoiding yellow leaves. The Chinese evergreen likes warmth and humidity – which we’ve got a lot of down under. And with so many Aglaonema varieties popping up, there’s a cultivar for everyone… even those of us without green thumbs!

Propagation Aglaonema Red Star can be propagated through stem cuttings. To do this, cut a stem from the plant and place it in water until roots form. Once roots have formed, you can plant the cutting in soil.

Pruning Aglaonema Red Star can benefit from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage new growth. You can trim off any yellow or brown leaves, as well as any stems that are growing too long.