An attractive foliage plant with very large spear shaped leaves. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 50cm. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.
Aglaonema nitidum
An attractive foliage plant with very large spear shaped leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Aglaonema |
|---|---|
| Species | nitidum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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