ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Aglaonema

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Siam Aurora Aglaonema

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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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

Bright, indirect light is best for optimal color, but it adapts well to medium and low indoor light conditions.

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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.

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Mature size

1-2 feet tall and wide

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Hardiness

10-12 (typically grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)

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Growth habit

Clumping, upright to slightly spreading

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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

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.

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Climate note

Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, and temperatures below 60ยฐF.

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Flower / fruit

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.

Growing & Care

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light is best for optimal color, but it adapts well to medium and low indoor light conditions.

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Growth rate

Slow to moderate

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Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season, roughly once every 4-6 weeks.

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; simply remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base to maintain a clean appearance.

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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.

Size & Habit

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

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Mature size

1-2 feet tall and wide

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Growth habit

Clumping, upright to slightly spreading

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Spacing

12-18 inches apart for mixed containers

Flower / Fruit

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

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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.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

10-12 (typically grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)

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Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 65-80ยฐF; protect from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, and temperatures below 60ยฐF.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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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.

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Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing excess water to escape.

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Soil pH

5.6-6.5

More Plant Data

19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.

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Container Growing

Ideal for container growing; thrives in standard nursery pots or decorative containers with drainage holes.

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Family

Araceae

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Foliage Look

Lush, lanceolate, variegated leaves; deep green, vibrant pink, cherry red edges; waxy texture.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves must be lanceolate, deep green with prominent red to pink borders and midribs.

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Fruit Flower Look

Small, creamy white to yellowish spadix with a hooded spathe, typical of Araceae.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers should be subtle and rarely featured; avoid depicting showy blooms as a primary characteristic.

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Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright to slightly outward-leaning orientation; avoid images showing long, leggy, or sparse stems.

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Mature Plant Look

A full, colorful, clumping tropical plant with dense foliage; vibrant and healthy appearance.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Upright, clumping habit with larger, lance-shaped leaves forming a full, dense crown.

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Morphology Rules

The overall look must be lush and leafy, emphasizing the color transition from green centers to red edges.

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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.

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Root Look

Healthy white to light tan roots; firm and well-developed in a plug or pot.

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Soil Look

Dark, rich, well-draining potting soil; slightly moist appearance.

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Starter Stage

Compact, bushy juvenile plant with several emerging leaves.

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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 Tags

Aglaonema Siam Aurora Tropical foliage Houseplants Variegated plants Indoor gardening Agardeni Easy care plants Low light plants

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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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Youtube Video Title

Aglaonema Siam Aurora - Vibrant Low Light Tropical Foliage

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