aglaonema (chinese evergreen)

lee80903

10 years ago

How often do aglaonema (chinese evergreens) need watering and feed thanks

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birdsnblooms

10 years ago

Hi Lee,

Congrats, finding red Aglaonemas.

Aglaonemas need semi-bright, no-direct south or west light in spring/summer months.

A bright east window is fine.
East or very bright north will not burn foliage, but strong rays in west or south exposures can fade leaf colors.

During winter, 'depending where you live,' Aglao's can be moved to south or west windows.

Humidity and proper watering is very important.
Aglao's need humidity...daily spraying and 'monthly' soaking in a sink/tub to allow water to suck up through drainage holes do wonders.

Aglao's do not like wet feet. Allow soil to dry a little between waterings. When soil looks crumbly, pot feels lighter, then water.

Regarding outdoors. If you have a super-shady spot, set your Aglaonemas out during cloudy days.
If you have time, set outside for an hour or two, bring back in, then on day 2, place outside again three to four hours. By day 3, 'if leaves look healthy, not wilted,' keep outside until autumn.

Good luck. Aglaonemas are gorgeous. Especially reds, pinks and orange. Toni

Comments (10)

lee80903
Original Author
10 years ago
What care does a agleonome red gold needs. And should it be near a window thanks

This post was edited by lee80903 on Tue, Jul 2, 13 at 3:30
stewartsjon
10 years ago
Aglos are really easy plants to look after.

As with all other houseplants, the important thing is not to learn how often to water it (as that could depend on so many things) but to test whether it needs water. Feel the compost, is it damp? Don't water it! Is it dry? Water it!

Feed once a month or so, the books say stop in the winter but I find a very light feed throughout winter helps.

Aglos can survive a wide variety of conditions as long as they stay warm ish, i.e. 60 deg F plus.

In Europe where I am the red Aglos are rare, so enjoy!
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lee80903
Original Author
10 years ago
Could i put agleonemas outside in colorado springs
lee80903
Original Author
10 years ago
Could i put agleonemas outside in colorado springs
pirate_girl
10 years ago
I don't know Lee, perhaps you could read up a bit on Aglaonemas.

But since these are regarded as lower light plants, if you do put it outside, perhaps give it shade, no direct sun as it's likely to burn.
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years ago
Ag is sensitive to frost, so until then, sure it would be fine in the shade as suggested.
stewartsjon
10 years ago
In my experience they are one of the more cold sensitive houseplants but don't always get that reputation as the damage takes a while to become apparent.

I wouldn't keep them anywhere that got below 55 - 60 F.
birdsnblooms
10 years ago
StewartsJon, did I ever tell you I love your screen name? :)

I can't recall if my Aglaos were ever summered outdoors. I agree Aglaos shouldn't sit in cold temps..
Unfortunately, my plant rooms get quite cold during the coldest winter months.
In fact, 'new' windows leak icy air.
The last couple years, 'after losing succulents to frost,' I've been placing plastic sheets on window ledges where locks are and pane bottoms. It helps.

Anyway, my poor Aglaonemas remain fairly chilled during winter. Sure doesn't help appearance.

But, I certainly agree cold can cause leaf-frost or death.

Another cold-sensitive plant that's effected by cold is Hoya..especially thin leaf types.
Last year, around Oct, my Hoyas were last to come inside. Those with thin leaves DIED.
Thicker leaf varieties, such as Kerriis, made it, but weren't happy campers.

Toni
stewartsjon
10 years ago
"StewartsJon, did I ever tell you I love your screen name? :) "

My name is Jon and I work at Stewarts. There's a crazy logic to it really. :-D