Aglaonema - small evergreen ornamental deciduous shrubs to 70 cm tall with short erect fleshy stems, in some species at the base of the trunk branches. Young plants have virtually no noticeable stem adults formed a short stalk, which retains traces of bases of fallen leaves. Leaves leathery, oblong or lanceolate, 12-15 cm, green or silver-green stripes and colorful spots, costa dented serving with the bottom of the sheet. Leaf color varies from species and variety.

Lighting. Aglaonema undemanding to light. Fully green Aglaonema tolerate low light, but the variegated forms need bright light scattering. Aglaonema not tolerate direct sunlight, which cause leaf scorch.

Temperature. The optimum temperature for growth and development of 20-25 °C. In winter, temperatures should not fall below 16-18 °C, although they can tolerate dips to 10-12 °C. Desirable to avoid sudden temperature changes and drafts, as they are harmful for Aglaonema.

Humidity. Aglaonema prefers high humidity. Summer in hot weather must spray the leaves, 1 per day. On cold and cloudy days should be carefully sprayed. To create an additional humidity can put a pot with a plant on a tray with a damp or expanded clay pebbles. The bottom of the pot should not touch the water. Must be regularly cleaned with a damp cloth leaves, scraping them from dust.

Watering. In the growing season aglaonemu watered profusely as drying topsoil. In autumn and winter watered regularly, after a day or two after the top layer of the substrate is dry. Watering take well to defend soft and warm water. Overdrying earthen coma, as well as waterlogging (especially in winter), dangerous for Aglaonema .

Fertilizer. During the period of active growth aglaonemu fed liquid not containing lime, mineral fertilizer 2 times a month. By the time the rest reduce the amount of fertilizer a few, and in the winter is not fertilized at all.

Soil. The substrate must be sufficiently easy, make it out of the ground sheet, peat and sand (2:1:1) with the addition of crumbled charcoal.

Transplantation. Young plants are transplanted each year in the future - once in 3-5 years. Aglaonema thrives when its roots are limited to a small amount of pot.

Reproduction. Aglaonema propagated by seeds, cuttings and separating plants subsidiaries. The simplest method of reproduction - the division of the bush and branch subsidiaries plants that take place in April and May, during transplantation, selecting well -rooted shoots with 3-4 new leaves.

Diseases and pests. Often Aglaonema affected by thrips, scale insects, aphids. Damaged leaves turn yellow, deformed, wither and fall, when mass infection of plants are stunted and die. At high temperatures and dry air plant often affects red mite.

Regularly inspect the stalks and leaves, because that is where the parasites settle. Rinse the plant under a strong stream of water to remove scale insects better cloth, some dry in an alcohol solution. With heavy infestation or treat aktellikom Fufanon (15-20 drops to 1 liter of water). With the mass appearance of spider mite treated plants or Pegasus decis.

Of fungal diseases common gray mold (fungi of the genus Botrytis) and leaf spot. Control: get rid of them by using fungicides.

- wrinkled leaves with brown tips - too dry air;

- twisted leaves with brown edges - too cold air or drafts;

- on leaves of white- yellow spots - burn from direct sunlight;

- slow the growth of plants and brown leaves on the edges - too stiff and cold water.

Poisonous!!! Berries and juice aglaonema may cause irritation of mucous membranes and skin. After working with the plant to wash their hands with soap.