ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Aglaonema

Cultivar

Emerald Aglaonema

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 Detail

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Repotting / Start Growing

Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.

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Plant Profile

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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.

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Sun

Low to medium indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.

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Water

Water when the top inch or two of soil becomes dry; ensure the pot has excellent drainage to avoid waterlogged roots.

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Mature size

1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide

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Hardiness

10-12

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Growth habit

upright, clumping tropical perennial

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Plant type

tropical foliage plant

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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.

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Growing note

Avoid cold drafts and maintain consistent indoor temperatures; ensure the plant is not placed directly in front of heating or air conditioning vents.

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Climate note

Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from temperatures below 60ยฐF.

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Flower / fruit

Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces an arum-style spathe and spadix. Flowering is not the primary ornamental feature.

Growing & Care

Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.

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Sun / light

Low to medium indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.

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Growth rate

moderate

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Fertilizer

Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the growing season (spring through summer).

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Pruning

Trim away any yellowed or damaged lower leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy.

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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.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

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Mature size

1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide

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Growth habit

upright, clumping tropical perennial

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Spacing

12-18 inches apart

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces an arum-style spathe and spadix. Flowering is not the primary ornamental feature.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

10-12

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Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from temperatures below 60ยฐF.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Water when the top inch or two of soil becomes dry; ensure the pot has excellent drainage to avoid waterlogged roots.

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix containing peat moss or coco coir and perlite for aeration.

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Soil pH

5.5-6.5

More Plant Data

19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.

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Container Growing

Highly suitable for containers; choose a pot with drainage holes and use a quality indoor potting mix.

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Family

Araceae

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Foliage Look

Lush, glossy, deep green, pointed, ovate-lanceolate leaves with smooth margins.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves must be lanceolate with a pointed tip and distinct midrib; texture should appear slightly waxy.

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Fruit Flower Look

Simple white or cream-colored spathe with a small, finger-like central spadix.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Avoid showing flowers on juvenile starter plants; flowers should only appear on very mature, established specimens.

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Growth Habit Rules

Do not depict as a sprawling vine or a tree-like woody shrub; maintain a clumping, herbaceous appearance.

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Mature Plant Look

A full, lush, upright, multi-stemmed tropical foliage plant that creates a dense green mound.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Upright, sturdy stems with leaves arranged in an alternating pattern; plant forms a dense, bushy mound.

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Morphology Rules

Ensure the plant base is clumping; stems should not be elongated or bare unless in extreme maturity.

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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.

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Root Look

Healthy white to pale tan fibrous root system when visible in container media.

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Soil Look

Dark, rich, well-draining organic potting medium with visible perlite.

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Starter Stage

Small, compact plant with several leaves emerging from the soil line, displaying characteristic lanceolate shape.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are soft and flexible, vibrant green, originating from short, clustered stems near the soil surface.

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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 Tags

Aglaonema Aglaonema Emerald Emerald Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen Indoor Plants Houseplants Tropical Plants Low Light Plants Plant Care Agardeni Indoor Gardening

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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.

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Youtube Video Title

Emerald Aglaonema Care Guide: Growing Tips for Your Indoor Space

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