Aglaonema: All The Nuances Of Caring For A Flower At Home + Photos And Videos

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Aglaonema - a tropical wonder on your windowsill

Aglaonema has won fans all over the planet, and not only thanks to the film "Leon". This is a very bright plant, and at the same time unpretentious, does not require complex care at home. A wide variety of varieties and colors attracts both experienced and novice florists. We will tell you about all the secrets of successfully growing aglaonema in the article.

Content

• 1 Origin and appearance of aglaonema

• 2 Popular varieties with different leaf colors

  2.1 Photo gallery: Crete, Maria, Treiba and other popular varieties of Aglaonema

• 3 Care

  • 3.1 Location
  • 3.2 Watering and feeding
  • 3.3 Differences in care during flowering and dormancy
  • 3.4 Table: seasonal home care for aglaonema
• 4 How to transplant a flower correctly

• 5 Droplets, brown spots and other problems

  • 5.1 Table: maintenance errors and their elimination
  • 5.2 Table: Aglaonema diseases and pests

• 6 In what ways can aglaonema multiply

  • 6.1 Seeds
  • 6.2 Cuttings
  • 6.3 Rhizome division
• 7 Reviews
• 8 Video: beauty aglaonema

The origin and appearance of aglaonema

Aglaonema is a perennial plant from Southeast Asia, it belongs to the genus of evergreen grasses and shrubs of the aroid family. Aglaonema is widespread in India, China, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia.

Aglaonema - decoration of any interior

Aglaonema is a small decorative deciduous plant with a height of 30 to 80 cm with an erect trunk. However, it becomes noticeable only in mature plants, as the leaves die off. In some species, the trunk branches at the base. Leaves on short or long petioles, dense, leathery, large. The shape of the leaves varies from elongated to broadly oval. The midrib is depressed and clearly visible on the lower part of the leaf. The leaves can be of various shades of green, depending on the variety, they are covered with silvery, white, yellow and pink spots and veins. There are varieties with red leaves.

The aglaonema inflorescence is an ear with a pale green veil. It develops from 1 to 3 inflorescences in the axils of the upper leaves. Fruits - berries of bright red color, sometimes white, several pieces per cob. They mature in 6–8 months.

Each aglaonema berry contains one seed

In nature, the habitat of aglaonema is tropical and deciduous forests, humid plains, river banks and swampy peat deposits. Aglaonema is very hardy, able to grow on poor soils, tolerate lack of light. Due to these qualities, Aglaonema is considered an ideal plant for growing at home and in the office.

Popular varieties with different leaf colors

This plant appeared in greenhouses and houses in Europe in 1885. The floriculture books of those times described the complexities of keeping a plant - it required high humidity and regular spraying. But the interest in Aglaonema was so great that a large number of unpretentious hybrid varieties were subsequently bred.

The Silver Queen. One of the most common aglaonema hybrids, it was bred in the 60s of the 20th century. The length of the leaves reaches 15 cm, and the width is 8 cm. The color of the leaves is smoky-silver with a few green blotches. Very unpretentious in care, prefers partial shade. The bush usually reaches 70–80 cm in height.

Silver king. It is just as unpretentious in care as the variety described above, but shorter. The color of leaves and cuttings is silvery-gray.

Crete. The variety belongs to the group of red aglaonems. Slow growing plant. Leaf color changes with age. If young leaves are completely red in color, then as they grow, spots appear on them, ranging in color from rich green to olive. This variety is very picky about lighting. In a darkened room, the leaves lose their bright color and glossy shine. It reaches a height of 30–40 cm.

Aglaonema is humble. The variety has good shade tolerance. The leaves are deep green, about 20 cm long. The plant reaches a height of 50 cm.

Treiba. It is considered the most unpretentious variety. A short bush with narrow leaves about 15 cm in length, covered with a silvery green pattern.

Maria. The most popular aglaonema variety, which is more than 50 years old. A very shade-tolerant plant, it can grow even in rooms with artificial lighting. A lush bush reaches a height of 50 cm. The leaves are elliptical, green with silvery spots.

Aglaonema curly. It is a large - up to 120 cm in height - plant with an upright stem. The leaf plate is semicircular, up to 30 cm in length and 16 in width. The color of the leaves is silvery-matte, except for the middle and edge of the leaf plate.

Siam Aurora. Another representative of the red group. Unpretentious, growing quickly. With additional lighting, the leaves are brightly colored. It "fades" in the sun: the reds darken, and the greens acquire a yellow color.

Photo gallery: Crete, Maria, Treiba and other popular varieties of Aglaonema

Aglaonema Siam Aurora

Aglaonema Curly

Aglaonema Maria

Aglaonema Treiba

Aglaonema the Modest

Aglaonema Crete

Aglaonema the Silver King

Aglaonema the Silver Queen

Care

A place

Do not expose aglaonema to direct sunlight, as this may result in leaf burns. Partial shade is ideal. For varieties with variegated leaf color, bright diffused light is preferable.

The area where the aglaonema grows must be protected from drafts and from tobacco smoke. The plant loves clean air. In a ventilated room, the aglaonema will feel good, but it is better not to put it in the kitchen.

Watering and feeding

For the good development of aglaonema, the correct watering and feeding regime is important. This plant is hygrophilous, so we water our pet generously in spring and summer. But most importantly, do not overflow. Water stagnation in the sump must not be allowed. After watering, the water should be completely absorbed into the soil. The next watering is carried out when the topsoil is slightly dry. You can understand when the time for watering has come by probing the soil to a depth of 5 cm. If the soil is dry, water it, if it is wet, postpone watering. In the fall, before the onset of cold weather, water abundantly, but with a decrease in temperature, watering is reduced. In winter, watering is carried out after the earthen coma has dried.

During the growing season from March to August, feeding is done once every two weeks. Mineral fertilizers alternate with organic ones. In autumn, the growth of aglaonema slows down and the feeding is reduced. In winter, a period of dormancy begins - feeding is not needed during this period.

Differences in care during flowering and dormancy

Under natural conditions, aglaonema blooms from June to August. Making aglaonema bloom is easy. To do this, you need to create good conditions for her: a wide and shallow pot, regular spraying and watering, a comfortable temperature in the room without sudden fluctuations.

The aglaonema flower does not have any particular decorative value and many growers remove it, especially on young plants. You can leave the peduncle: sometimes self-pollination occurs and fruits are tied. If this does not happen, then after the flower dries up, it must be carefully cut off. But if you prefer the decorative qualities of foliage, then the flowers are best removed: flowering contributes to the shrinking of the leaves.

Aglaonema flowers are not particularly decorative

Like most houseplants, aglaonema has a dormant period in the winter. During this period, the active growth of the plant slows down. The periods between watering increase, feeding stops altogether. We keep the humidity high, spray the plant with slightly warm water.

Table: seasonal home care for aglaonema

Season	Watering	Lighting	Humidity	Air temperature	Top dressing
Spring	Abundant, but avoid stagnation of water in the roots. Soft water at room temperature.	For variegated varieties - diffused light; for the rest - light partial shade.	You need to regularly spray and wash the plant.	20-25 degrees.	Lime-free complex fertilizer for indoor plants - every 2 weeks.
Summer
Autumn			Gently spray the flower with warm water.	20 degrees. Eliminate drafts.	Top dressing is reduced.
Winter	As the soil dries out. Warm soft water.			Not lower than 16 degrees. Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations. Eliminate drafts.	The flower is not fed.

How to transplant a flower correctly

Young aglaonema is transplanted annually in the spring. An adult plant feels great in a cramped pot when the root system is limited, so the transplant is done every 2–5 years, but as necessary, the top layer of soil is replaced with a new one. To do this, carefully remove about 2 centimeters of the old soil and fill up the new one.

We pay special attention to the planting pot. Aglaonema has a superficial and fibrous root system, so a deep pot is undesirable. We will give preference to a wide one, taking into account the appearance of new young plants, and a shallow one. Aglaonema grows best if its roots are limited to a small space. When choosing the size of a planting pot, keep in mind that drainage will take up about a quarter of its volume.

1. Pour a drainage layer into the selected pot: small pebbles, broken shards or expanded clay.
2. We fill up the prepared soil to about half the volume.
3. Gently spreading the roots, place the aglaonema in the center of the pot.
4. We fill up the earth. If the plant is young, then it may not be buried. An old plant with a bare trunk can be slightly deepened.
5. After planting, water the aglaonema abundantly.

Aglaonema purchased from a store is not immediately transplanted. She is given from 2 to 3 weeks for adaptation, and then transplanted, observing all the rules listed above.

Droplets, brown spots and other problems

Table: maintenance errors and their elimination

Problem	Cause	Elimination
Leaves dry and become brittle.	Too dry and hot indoors.	Transfer the plant to a ventilated area, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth, spray.
The edges of the leaves began to turn yellow.	Watering is done with hard chlorinated water.	Defend water for at least a day before watering.
The edges of the leaves became sluggish.	Over or under watering.	Dig in the pot to see if the soil is dry enough for the next watering.
Droplets appeared on the leaves.	In this way, Aglaonema gets rid of excess moisture. An excess of nitrogen in the soil or in fertilizers is also possible.	Adjust watering frequency and humidity Change fertilizers.
Leaves lose color, yellow spots appear.	Possible burns from direct sunlight.	Move aglaonema out of direct sun.
The leaves began to shrink.	Most likely a lack of nutrients.	Feed the plant.
Twisted leaves with brown edges.	Too cold air or drafts.	Move the aglaonema to a warmer, draft-free room.

Table: diseases and pests of aglaonema

Problem	Symptoms	Fight and prevention
Gray rot	Gray, sometimes brown spots appear on the leaves and stem, soft to the touch. They spread quickly throughout the plant.	Topaz or 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid (10 ml per 1 liter of water) - spraying. In case of very severe damage, remove the affected roots and parts of the plant with a sharp knife and transplant.
Rust	Fungal disease in which orange velvet pads appear on the underside of the leaf, and golden spots on the top.	Remove the affected parts of the flower and pollinate the plant with ground sulfur.
Mealybug	Leaves bend, dry and fall off. White, fluffy, cotton-like pests can be seen on stems, leaves, and in their axils.	Aktellik, Fitoverm, Fazol - apply strictly according to the instructions, using protective measures (gloves, gauze bandage).
Aphid	Leaves curl, dry, fall off. Aphids are located on the lower part of the leaf and are clearly visible.	Aktellik, Aktara, Lannata - according to the instructions. Folk remedies for spraying: infusion of wormwood, garlic, onion, citrus peel.
Spider mite	The lower part of the leaf is covered with thin threads resembling a cobweb with whitish dots. The mite sucks the juices out of the plant.	You can fight with a hot (+45 degrees) shower. Rinse the lower parts of the leaves with a shower first, and then the upper ones for 1-2 minutes. If the tick is spreading, sprinkle the flower, pot and windowsill with Aktara or Zolon.
Thrips	Dry spots or streaks appear on the leaves. The leaf is deformed and falls off.	Remove the top soil layer to a depth of 3-5 cm, wipe the aglaonema with soapy water. After 4–5 hours, sprinkle with Fitoverm.
Whitefly	The lower leaves are covered with a sticky coating. Small white insects living under the leaves are visually visible.	For prevention, use sticky tape for flies. For struggle - Confidor, Mospilan (1 treatment), Actellik (up to 4 treatments in 5-6 days).
Shield	Brown tubercles on the leaves and stem of the aglaonema. Scabbard larvae can attract black fungus.	The scabbard is removed mechanically, with a damp cloth soaked in a weak soap solution. Every 3-4 days, the procedure must be repeated until the scabbard disappears completely.

In what ways can aglaonema multiply

Reproduction of aglaonema is not particularly difficult. There are three ways: by seed, cuttings and dividing the roots. Aglaonema is not propagated by leaves.

Seeds

This method is suitable for those florists who like surprises. The fact is that plants grown from seeds often do not look like their parents. Seeds can be harvested only when they are easily separated from the fruit at the slightest touch. If you need to make an effort to extract the seeds, then they are not yet ripe. Planting seeds should be done immediately.

Process description:

• A mixture of peat and river sand in equal proportions is poured into wide flat pots or boxes; sphagnum moss is also suitable.
• The seeds are not deeply buried - a maximum of 1.5 centimeters into moist soil.
• The landing container is covered with polyethylene or glass.
• Every 2-3 days, the soil is sprayed from a spray bottle.
• Under favorable conditions, the first shoots appear in 3 months.
• After a couple of true leaves appear, the aglaonema can be transplanted into a separate pot.

Cuttings

As cuttings, you can use the apical, lateral shoots of the aglaonema or parts of the bare trunk of an adult plant, on which there are growth points. The length of the cutting should be at least 3-5 centimeters, and the presence of at least one leaf guarantees almost 100% rooting.

Rooting parts of the trunk can be done all year round, but it is best to do this in March-April.

1. Powder the cut parts of the trunk with crushed activated carbon and dry for 24 hours.
2. Slightly press a piece of the trunk into a wet substrate, if it is small, and if a piece is larger, we deepen it vertically to the point of growth.
3. We cover with a plastic bag and put in a warm, bright place.
4. The temperature should be from +24 to +26 degrees. You need to air the cutting once a day, slightly lifting the bag. Keep the soil moist.
5. Roots will appear in a month.

Rooting part of the trunk is a fairly effective way of propagating aglaonema

Rooting of the apical or lateral shoots is as follows:

• We cut off the shoots, we tie the leaves on them into a bunch to reduce moisture evaporation.
• We lower them for a few minutes in a solution of Epin or Zircon for better root formation (you can not do this, the aglaonema usually takes root remarkably well without this procedure).
• Sprinkle the slices with crushed activated carbon and dry for 8 hours.
• Prepare a pot: pour drainage and soil into it in half with sand. We moisturize well.
• Use a pencil or stick to poke a hole in the ground.
• We plant the cutting to the base of the leaf, compacting the earth around it.
• With the help of a frame and cellophane, we make a greenhouse.
• We put in a warm, bright place. We ventilate periodically.
• Do not forget to moisten the soil as it dries.
• In a month, the aglaonema will have a root system.

Rooting of the apical and lateral shoots is one of the most popular ways to propagate aglaonema

Dividing rhizomes

For this method, an adult, highly overgrown plant is best suited, which is divided into several bushes.

1. Remove the aglaonema from the pot.
2. Shake off excess soil and wash the roots in water.
3. Use a sharp knife or scissors to separate the young shoots with the formed root system.
4. Sprinkle the cut sites with powdered activated carbon.
5. Plant the separated shoot immediately in a pot prepared in advance and water well.
6. Place in a warm place for a week. Spray periodically.
7. When a young leaf appears on the aglaonema, which indicates normal rooting, put the plant pot in its permanent place.

Dividing the aglaonema rhizome during transplantation is the easiest way to reproduce

Reviews

tamarav

https://spasibovsem.ru/responses/rodstvennitsa-diffenbahii.html

irulchik

https://myfl.ru/category/nazvanie-rasteniya/aglaonema

Vanda

https://flo.com.ua/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17400

Video: beauty aglaonema

Aglaonema can rightfully be called an adornment of any room, and a wide variety of varieties and colors can make up a whole collection. But the main advantage of this tropical plant is its unpretentiousness, which was highly appreciated by lovers of home floriculture.