🌿 Aglaonema (Aglaonema spp.)
Also known as: Chinese Evergreen • Lucky Plant • Lipstick Plant (for red varieties)
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
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| Type | Tropical Foliage Plant / Easy-care Houseplant |
| Category | Indoor • Office • Shaded Balcony • Feng Shui Corners |
| Botanical Name | Aglaonema spp. |
| Toxicity | ⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested – Keep away from pets and children |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | 🌤️ Low to Bright Indirect Light – Ideal for low-light indoor spots |
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| Watering | 💧 Moderate – Water when topsoil feels dry; do not overwater |
| Humidity | Prefers moderate humidity – mist occasionally in dry conditions |
| Soil | Well-draining mix with cocopeat, compost, and perlite |
| Fertilizer | Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy plant with lush, decorative leaves |
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| Leaf Patterns | Speckled, striped, or blotched with green, silver, red, pink, or cream |
| Size | Grows 1–3 feet tall indoors depending on variety |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🌿 Excellent low-light performer – perfect for offices and dim corners
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🎨 Adds colorful foliage to interiors with minimal care
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🌬️ Known to purify indoor air of toxins like benzene and formaldehyde
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🪴 Great for beginner plant parents and low-maintenance setups
💡 Fun Tip
For more color, place Aglaonema in brighter indirect light. Rotate the pot every few weeks to maintain symmetry! 🔄🌱
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