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Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'
Cultivar: Siam Aurora
The 'Siam Aurora' Aglaonema stands out for its bold, colorful foliage that adds warmth and interest to any room. Its leaves are naturally variegated with deep green centers and striking, fiery red or pink edges that intensify with proper light exposure. This hardy tropical is an excellent choice for beginner plant owners due to its ability to tolerate lower light conditions and occasional missed waterings.
Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' is a vibrant tropical houseplant known for its stunning dark green leaves splashed with brilliant shades of red and pink. It is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant perfect for adding color to indoor spaces.
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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 is best for optimal color, but it adapts well to medium and low indoor light conditions.
Water
Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings; avoid overwatering or leaving the plant in standing water, which can cause root rot.
Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
Hardiness
10-12 (typically grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)
Growth habit
Clumping, upright to slightly spreading
Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Color intensity in 'Siam Aurora' is highly dependent on light; while it tolerates low light, brighter indirect light will significantly enhance the red and pink coloration on the leaf margins.
Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, and temperatures below 60ยฐF.
May produce typical aroid spathe-and-spadix flowers, though they are often insignificant compared to the foliage and are rarely the primary focus of the plant.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light is best for optimal color, but it adapts well to medium and low indoor light conditions.
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season, roughly once every 4-6 weeks.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; simply remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base to maintain a clean appearance.
Care notes
Color intensity in 'Siam Aurora' is highly dependent on light; while it tolerates low light, brighter indirect light will significantly enhance the red and pink coloration on the leaf margins.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
Growth habit
Clumping, upright to slightly spreading
Spacing
12-18 inches apart for mixed containers
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
May produce typical aroid spathe-and-spadix flowers, though they are often insignificant compared to the foliage and are rarely the primary focus of the plant.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
10-12 (typically grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)
Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, and temperatures below 60ยฐF.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings; avoid overwatering or leaving the plant in standing water, which can cause root rot.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing excess water to escape.
Soil pH
5.6-6.5
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Ideal for container growing; thrives in standard nursery pots or decorative containers with drainage holes.
Family
Araceae
Foliage Look
Lush, lanceolate, variegated leaves; deep green, vibrant pink, cherry red edges; waxy texture.
Foliage Rules
Leaves must be lanceolate, deep green with prominent red to pink borders and midribs.
Fruit Flower Look
Small, creamy white to yellowish spadix with a hooded spathe, typical of Araceae.
Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should be subtle and rarely featured; avoid depicting showy blooms as a primary characteristic.
Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright to slightly outward-leaning orientation; avoid images showing long, leggy, or sparse stems.
Mature Plant Look
A full, colorful, clumping tropical plant with dense foliage; vibrant and healthy appearance.
Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping habit with larger, lance-shaped leaves forming a full, dense crown.
Morphology Rules
The overall look must be lush and leafy, emphasizing the color transition from green centers to red edges.
Plant Faqs
How much light does a Siam Aurora need? It prefers bright, indirect light but can handle lower light. Why are my leaves losing their red color? It likely needs more indirect light to maintain its vibrant variegation. How often should I water my Aglaonema? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Is this plant toxic? Yes, like many aroids, it can be toxic if ingested by pets.
Root Look
Healthy white to light tan roots; firm and well-developed in a plug or pot.
Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining potting soil; slightly moist appearance.
Starter Stage
Compact, bushy juvenile plant with several emerging leaves.
Starter Stage Morphology
Short stems with tightly clustered, smaller leaves featuring the signature red-pink margins.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Siam Aurora Aglaonema. This is Siam Aurora Aglaonema, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor foliage environment you want to create. Its defining characteristic is the stunning variegation, with dark green leaves framed by brilliant, fiery red and pink margins that add warmth to any room. Establish your starter by repotting into a 4 inch pot with well-draining mix, then move to a final container when the plant is settled and established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
The Siam Aurora Aglaonema is a beautiful tropical houseplant known for its vibrant, variegated foliage. Perfect for indoor environments, it offers colorful pink and red leaf margins that thrive in bright to medium indirect light.
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Aglaonema Siam Aurora - Vibrant Low Light Tropical Foliage
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