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Cultivar
Aglaonema 'Emerald'
Cultivar: Emerald
With its elegant, upright growth habit and deep green foliage, the Emerald Aglaonema brings a touch of tropical beauty to any room. This resilient plant is well-known for its ability to thrive in moderate to low light conditions, making it perfect for offices or homes with limited natural sun. Its foliage is lush and durable, requiring minimal attention to maintain a fresh, healthy appearance.
The Emerald Aglaonema is a reliable, easy-care tropical plant prized for its lush, deep green, lance-shaped leaves. It is an excellent choice for adding vibrant, low-maintenance greenery to indoor spaces.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Low to medium indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Water
Water when the top inch or two of soil becomes dry; ensure the pot has excellent drainage to avoid waterlogged roots.
Mature size
1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
Hardiness
10-12
Growth habit
upright, clumping tropical perennial
Plant type
tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Avoid cold drafts and maintain consistent indoor temperatures; ensure the plant is not placed directly in front of heating or air conditioning vents.
Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from temperatures below 60ยฐF.
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces an arum-style spathe and spadix. Flowering is not the primary ornamental feature.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Low to medium indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Growth rate
moderate
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the growing season (spring through summer).
Pruning
Trim away any yellowed or damaged lower leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy.
Care notes
Avoid cold drafts and maintain consistent indoor temperatures; ensure the plant is not placed directly in front of heating or air conditioning vents.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
Growth habit
upright, clumping tropical perennial
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces an arum-style spathe and spadix. Flowering is not the primary ornamental feature.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
10-12
Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from temperatures below 60ยฐF.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Water when the top inch or two of soil becomes dry; ensure the pot has excellent drainage to avoid waterlogged roots.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix containing peat moss or coco coir and perlite for aeration.
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers; choose a pot with drainage holes and use a quality indoor potting mix.
Family
Araceae
Foliage Look
Lush, glossy, deep green, pointed, ovate-lanceolate leaves with smooth margins.
Foliage Rules
Leaves must be lanceolate with a pointed tip and distinct midrib; texture should appear slightly waxy.
Fruit Flower Look
Simple white or cream-colored spathe with a small, finger-like central spadix.
Fruit Flower Rules
Avoid showing flowers on juvenile starter plants; flowers should only appear on very mature, established specimens.
Growth Habit Rules
Do not depict as a sprawling vine or a tree-like woody shrub; maintain a clumping, herbaceous appearance.
Mature Plant Look
A full, lush, upright, multi-stemmed tropical foliage plant that creates a dense green mound.
Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, sturdy stems with leaves arranged in an alternating pattern; plant forms a dense, bushy mound.
Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant base is clumping; stems should not be elongated or bare unless in extreme maturity.
Plant Faqs
How much light does an Emerald Aglaonema need? It thrives in low to medium indirect light. Is the Emerald Aglaonema toxic to pets? Yes, Aglaonemas are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. How often should I water my Aglaonema? Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Root Look
Healthy white to pale tan fibrous root system when visible in container media.
Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining organic potting medium with visible perlite.
Starter Stage
Small, compact plant with several leaves emerging from the soil line, displaying characteristic lanceolate shape.
Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are soft and flexible, vibrant green, originating from short, clustered stems near the soil surface.
Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Emerald Aglaonema. This is Emerald Aglaonema, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this lush, clumping perennial become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining ornamental beauty of this plant is found in its deep green, glossy, lance-shaped leaves that form a dense, elegant mound. Establish your starter plug by potting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, moving it to its final decorative container once the roots are established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
The Emerald Aglaonema is a resilient, lush foliage plant perfect for adding greenery to indoor environments. This guide covers how to successfully grow and maintain this beautiful, low-light tolerant tropical plant.
Youtube Video Title
Emerald Aglaonema Care Guide: Growing Tips for Your Indoor Space
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