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Cultivar
Aglaonema 'Pictum'
Cultivar: Pictum
Aglaonema pictum is celebrated for its intricate, marbled foliage featuring a distinct three-toned mosaic of light, medium, and dark green. This slow-growing tropical plant maintains a compact, clumping form, adding a sophisticated aesthetic to indoor collections. It thrives in high-humidity environments with bright, indirect light, rewarding growers who provide stable care conditions.
Aglaonema pictum is a highly sought-after tropical foliage plant prized for its stunning, camouflage-like leaf patterns. Its slow growth and compact habit make it a perfect addition for experienced indoor collectors.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light. Direct sun will scorch the leaves; inadequate light results in loss of pattern intensity.
Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root issues.
Mature size
Approximately 12-18 inches tall and wide.
Hardiness
11-12; strictly indoor in most temperate regions.
Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Requires higher humidity than common hybrid Chinese Evergreens. Avoid temperature fluctuations and cold drafts, as this species is sensitive to sudden changes.
Thrives between 65°F and 80°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F and cold drafts.
Produces typical green-white aroid spathe-and-spadix flowers, though rarely seen in indoor culture.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light. Direct sun will scorch the leaves; inadequate light results in loss of pattern intensity.
Growth rate
Slow.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season.
Pruning
Remove older, yellowing lower leaves at the base to maintain a tidy appearance.
Care notes
Requires higher humidity than common hybrid Chinese Evergreens. Avoid temperature fluctuations and cold drafts, as this species is sensitive to sudden changes.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
Approximately 12-18 inches tall and wide.
Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
Spacing
12-18 inches apart.
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Produces typical green-white aroid spathe-and-spadix flowers, though rarely seen in indoor culture.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
11-12; strictly indoor in most temperate regions.
Temperature
Thrives between 65°F and 80°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F and cold drafts.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root issues.
Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid mix composed of coco coir, perlite, and pine bark.
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Excellent for container growing due to slow, compact growth. Always use a pot with adequate drainage holes.
Family
Araceae
Foliage Look
Dark green, medium green, and light green camouflage mosaic pattern, lanceolate shape, semi-glossy texture.
Foliage Rules
Leaves are lanceolate with a distinct three-toned 'camo' mosaic pattern of light, medium, and dark green. Do not confuse with broad-leafed hybrid Aglaonema.
Fruit Flower Look
Greenish-white spathe, typical of Araceae.
Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should not be the focus; keep them off imagery of juvenile starter plants as they are not standard in production.
Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping appearance; avoid portraying as a vining or sprawling plant.
Mature Plant Look
Compact, bushy cluster of patterned foliage, roughly 1 foot tall.
Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a dense, bushy cluster of lanceolate leaves on short, sturdy stems with a distinct, mosaic-like coloration pattern.
Morphology Rules
Focus on unique leaf markings. Must maintain the signature camo aesthetic; avoid generic green or silver-leafed Aglaonema imagery.
Plant Faqs
Is Aglaonema pictum hard to grow? It is slower-growing and requires more humidity than standard Aglaonemas, but it is manageable for experienced indoor gardeners. How much light does Aglaonema pictum need? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its signature camouflage pattern. Why are my leaves yellowing? This is often a sign of overwatering or poor drainage; ensure the soil mix is well-aerated.
Root Look
Healthy, firm, light-colored roots.
Soil Look
Dark, loose, peat-based mix with visible perlite and bark amendments.
Starter Stage
Small, slow-developing plant with clearly defined, albeit smaller, variegated leaves.
Starter Stage Morphology
Features 3-5 leaves with the signature camo pattern, short stems, and a well-developed root system.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Aglaonema Pictum. This is Aglaonema Pictum, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this beautiful foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor collection you want to create. Its defining feature is the stunning camouflage-like mosaic pattern, with intricate marbled shades of light, medium, and dark green across every lanceolate leaf. To start, move your starter plug into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix to establish the plant, then move it later to a permanent decorative container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the unique, camouflage-patterned Aglaonema pictum. Learn how to care for this slow-growing tropical aroid to keep its foliage vibrant and healthy.
Youtube Video Title
Growing the Rare Aglaonema Pictum: Care and Tips
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