ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Aglaonema

Cultivar

Red Zircon Aglaonema

Aglaonema

Aglaonema 'Red Zircon' features elongated, lance-shaped leaves decorated with intricate patterns of deep green, cream, and bold red veining. This cultivar maintains a compact, clumping growth habit, making it ideal for tabletops, desks, or as a decorative accent in indoor containers. Known for being relatively forgiving, it thrives in moderate indoor light conditions and brings a lush, tropical feel to any room.

Aglaonema 'Red Zircon' is a stunning tropical foliage plant known for its striking red and green variegated leaves. It is an excellent choice for adding vibrant color to indoor spaces with its manageable size and low-maintenance nature.

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Plant Profile

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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.

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Sun

Bright, indirect light to moderate shade.

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Water

Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging the roots.

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Mature size

1.5-2 feet tall and wide.

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Hardiness

10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler climates)

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Growth habit

Clumping perennial.

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Plant type

tropical foliage plant

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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.

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Growing note

Colors are typically more vibrant when the plant receives bright, indirect light, though it is highly tolerant of lower light conditions.

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Climate note

Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80ยฐF. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60ยฐF.

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Flower / fruit

Produces typical arum-type spathe and spadix flowers, but is primarily grown for its foliage. Blooms are rare indoors.

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light to moderate shade.

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Growth rate

Moderate.

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Fertilizer

Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength once per month during the spring and summer growing season.

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base to encourage new growth.

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Care notes

Colors are typically more vibrant when the plant receives bright, indirect light, though it is highly tolerant of lower light conditions.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

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Mature size

1.5-2 feet tall and wide.

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Growth habit

Clumping perennial.

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Spacing

1.5-2 feet apart.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Produces typical arum-type spathe and spadix flowers, but is primarily grown for its foliage. Blooms are rare indoors.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler climates)

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Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80ยฐF. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60ยฐF.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging the roots.

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Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite for aeration.

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Soil pH

5.5-6.5

More Plant Data

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Container Growing

Perfect for container growing. Use a pot with adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot.

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Family

Araceae

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Foliage Look

Glossy, lanceolate leaves featuring a mix of deep green patches, lighter cream streaks, and dominant red midribs and veins.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves should appear lance-shaped with prominent red veins and varying degrees of green and cream variegation.

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Fruit Flower Look

Occasional pale, hooded spathe-type flower arising from the center of the crown.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are not the focus and are rarely present on juvenile starter plants.

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Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright, clumping rosette form; do not represent as a trailing or woody plant.

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Mature Plant Look

A lush, medium-sized indoor tropical plant with a dense canopy of colorful, variegated leaves.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Full, clumping base with dense, lanceolate leaves that display high-contrast red and green coloration.

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Morphology Rules

Ensure the plant maintains a sympodial growth habit with leaves emerging from a central crown.

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Plant Faqs

How much light does a Red Zircon Aglaonema need? It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels. Is this plant safe for pets? Aglaonema can be toxic if ingested, so it is best kept away from cats and dogs. How often should I water my Aglaonema? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; do not let the roots sit in standing water. Does it need high humidity? While it appreciates extra humidity, it adapts well to average household conditions.

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Root Look

Robust, fibrous root system visible within the plug structure.

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Soil Look

Dark, moist, well-draining potting medium, consistent with professional nursery substrates.

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Starter Stage

Small, young plant with several developing leaves showing early variegation patterns.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Compact, upright growth with 3 to 5 soft leaves; roots are typically white and healthy within a propagation plug.

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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Zircon Aglaonema. This is Red Zircon Aglaonema, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Red Zircon Aglaonema become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the vibrant indoor foliage environment you want to create. Notice the striking red veining and lance-shaped leaves that bring distinct, colorful character to any room or workspace. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Explore the colorful Aglaonema Red Zircon, a popular tropical houseplant celebrated for its striking red and green variegated leaves. Ideal for indoor spaces, this clumping plant offers a manageable size and low-maintenance care for any home gardener.

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Aglaonema Red Zircon: Vibrant Tropical Foliage for Indoors

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