Many flower growers prefer to plant beautiful and unusual exotic flowers, aglaonema also belongs to such plants . Home care for her is not problematic. Like all indoor plants, a flower requires observing the temperature regime, regular watering, top dressing, and proper lighting. The evergreen aglaonema came to us from India, in appearance it is very similar to Dieffenbachia, it differs only in the duration of flowering, bushiness, narrower leaves.
Today, there are more than 100 species of this plant. There are several types: brilliant, frits, trabs, painted, ribbed. Florists very often opt for the Silver Queen variety. Beautiful patterned leaves with silver spots distinguishes such an agglomene. Home care for her is practically no different from care for other species of this family. If everything is done correctly, then the leaves of the beauty will become completely silver, and she will produce a white or yellowish flower.
Since this plant came to us from India, there is nothing surprising in the fact that aglaonema loves warmth so much. Home care should ensure that the temperature is maintained within 20-25 ° C. The flower is suitable for both natural and artificial lighting, but it does not tolerate direct sunlight, since it can get burns, deforming leaves. It is also not recommended to place aglaonema in rooms where there is tobacco smoke and in drafts.
The plant favors frequent watering, it loves moisture, but not waterlogging, leading to rotting of the roots. It is very important to adhere to the golden mean. It is always necessary to use water that has been protected, less often in winter, and in summer more often you need to water a flower. The Aglaonema is transplanted into a new, more spacious pot once every two years. This is usually done in the warm season: in spring or summer. Since it is a poisonous plant, its juice can irritate the skin. It is best to transplant the flower with gloves; after the procedure, wash your hands with soap.
The substrate can be purchased ready-made, the most common soil for indoor plants is suitable. When preparing the soil mixture yourself, it should be remembered that it must be loose, so charcoal, humus, sand, peat should be added to the sheet soil. Usually aglaonema propagates by cuttings. Home care involves the procurement of planting material in the spring. Cuttings are cut off at the very base and immediately planted in a tall pot, this is necessary for the rapid development of the root system. But adult plants should grow in low flowerpots.
In some cases, aglaonema may begin to hurt. Care (the photo gives an idea of how a healthy plant should look) in this case, it is necessary to direct to
correct errors. Twisted leaves and brown tips indicate drying out of the soil or too dry air. With a high chlorine content in the water or insufficient lighting, the aglaoneme may begin to turn yellow. Due to the low temperature, gray rot often attacks the flower. If you eradicate the causes of the disease, then the plant will again delight you with a beautiful appearance and lush foliage.