Aglaonema Crete – Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema Crete has superb variegated foliage. The leaves are a lush green with burgundy red splashes and borders on top of delicate pale pink stems. A truly pretty, compact Chinese evergreen to brighten your space.

Aglaonema thrive in most light levels. The lighter the leaf colour, the more light required. Plain, dark green varieties prefer near-shade, whereas the lighter, variegated types need well-lit conditions. Avoid direct sunlight.

The Aglaonema soil should be kept moist at all times. Do not allow it to dry-out. Make sure not to overwater as this may encourage root rot. Moderation is the key.

Chinese Evergreens can tolerate lower humidity than some other plants, yet it will still appreciate your efforts to improve surrounding humidity levels, either via regular misting or using a pebble tray.

Slow release fertiliser once a month during the growing season.

Aglaonema is a compact form of Aglaonema which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 50cm, but is capable of stretching as high as 1 metre.

Considered toxic if ingested. Keep it out of reach of pets or opt for pet-friendly alternatives if you have furry companions.

Aglaonema clean and improve air quality by filtering toxins from the surrounding environment such as Benzene and Formaldehyde.

Blozem Hints 🪴

🌿Feeding time! Apply a slow release fertilizer once a month during growing season to keep your Aglaonema going and growing strong!

🌿Time for a spring clean! Use a damp cloth to remove any dust settling on your Aglaonema’s leaves to keep it in tip top condition.

🌿Dodge the drought! The Aglaonema requires its soil to be kept moist at all times so try to avoid letting the soil dry-out completely.