Aglaonema Snow White
Aglaonema Silver Bay- Plant
Aglaonema are evergreen perennial herb
Crown of wide leaf blades which in wild species are often variegated with silver and green
coloration.
Silver Bay is a type of Chinese evergreen plant grown for the silver patterns on its leaves.
It is an excellent plant to grow in homes with lower light conditions and even offices. The plant is sensitive to cold and poor-draining soils.
It is a species of genus aglaonema categorized under Araceae plants family.
Aglaonema is also known as Chinese evergreen.
Aglaonema plants are attractive, varied, tough, drought-tolerant,low maintenance and hard to kill houseplants with colorful foliage. It is one of the most effective air purifier plant according to NASA.
Silver Bay is a type of Chinese evergreen plant grown for the silver patterns on its leaves.
It is an excellent plant to grow in homes with lower light conditions and even offices. The plant is sensitive to cold and poor-draining soils.
It is a species of genus aglaonema categorized under Araceae plants family.
Aglaonema is also known as Chinese evergreen.
Aglaonema plants are attractive, varied, tough, drought-tolerant,low maintenance and hard to kill houseplants with colorful foliage. It is one of the most effective air purifier plant according to NASA.
Plant specification
Common Name | Aglaonema silver bay |
Maximum Reachable Height | 1-2 meter |
Flower Colour | Green white spathe |
Bloom Time | Spring-Summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Harshringar Planting And Care
Sunlight
It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged Aglaonema parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
Keep the plant in indirect light.
Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
Keep the plant in indirect light.
Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of Aglaonema
It is an air purifier indoor plant.
Ornamental uses of Aglaonema
This plant is used for landscape gardening and potted houseplant because of its beautiful variegated leaves.
Categories: Air Purifying Plants, All Plants, Foliage Plants, Indoor Plants, Living room plants, Plants by location, Table top plants
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