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Aglaonema (Aglaonema) plant

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Aglaonema

Aglaonema

Colorful variegated leaves in pink, red, or silver patterns.

Beginner friendlyEasy careLow light tolerantMedium space

Care snapshot

Light

Low light tolerant

Water

Every 7-10 days

Difficulty

Easy

Growth

Slow

Space

Medium space, up to 90 cm

Typical cost

₹250-600

Why it works

Good fit notes

Colorful variegation

Care tip: Low light, keep soil slightly moist

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Best for

Low Light RoomsOfficesDecorative Indoor Foliage

Household fit

Safe enough for this home?

Pets
Use caution
Children
Use caution

Aglaonema species contain calcium oxalate crystals and should be treated as unsafe for chewing pets and small children.

Avoid sap contact with eyes or mouth; keep away from chewing pets.

Placement

Where it works best

IndoorExcellent
BalconyOkay
Low-light roomExcellent
AC toleranceMedium
84/100 India home fit

India climate

What to watch

HumidityMedium
HeatMedium
MonsoonMedium
Hard waterMedium
Root rotMedium

Buying check

Before you bring it home

Look for

  • Choose firm, compact plants with clean crowns.
  • Variegated cultivars need brighter indirect light than plain green types.

Avoid

  • Mushy crown
  • Bleached leaves from direct sun
  • Mealybugs in crown
  • Unlabelled cultivar sold at premium price

Plant personality

Useful traits

FloweringStatement leavesVariegatedCompactCommon in IndiaAraceae family

Aglaonema is commonly sold by cultivar rather than exact species.

It tolerates lower indoor light better than most colorful foliage plants.

Direct sun can scorch or bleach the leaves.

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