ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Aglaonema

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Wishes Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema 'Wishes'

Cultivar: Wishes

The Aglaonema 'Wishes' is a beautiful cultivar favored for its lush, patterned foliage that brightens indoor spaces. It thrives in low to indirect light conditions and is an excellent choice for beginner plant owners due to its forgiving nature. With its compact, clumping growth habit, it makes a perfect addition to desks, shelves, or decorative containers.

Aglaonema 'Wishes' is a striking, low-maintenance tropical foliage plant known for its vibrant, variegated leaves.

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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

Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Use room-temperature water to prevent shock.

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Mature size

1-2 feet tall and wide

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Hardiness

10-12

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Growth habit

clumping perennial

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Plant type

tropical foliage plant

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Growing note

Maintain consistent humidity for best foliage health. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Climate note

Prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Highly sensitive to frost and sudden temperature drops.

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Flower / fruit

May produce typical araceous spathe-and-spadix inflorescences in mature specimens, though primarily grown for foliage.

Growing & Care

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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

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

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Pruning

Remove yellowing or dead leaves at the base of the stem to maintain aesthetic appearance and plant health.

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Care notes

Maintain consistent humidity for best foliage health. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 perennial

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Spacing

12-18 inches

Flower / Fruit

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

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Flowering / fruiting

May produce typical araceous spathe-and-spadix inflorescences in mature specimens, though primarily grown for foliage.

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 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Highly sensitive to frost and sudden temperature drops.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Use room-temperature water to prevent shock.

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Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix is ideal to prevent waterlogged roots.

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Soil pH

5.5-6.5

More Plant Data

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Container Growing

Thrives in containers; ensure pots have adequate drainage holes. Re-pot every 2-3 years as the plant becomes root-bound.

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Family

Araceae

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Foliage Look

Lush, variegated, ovate leaves, patterned green and light colors.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves should be ovate to lanceolate; maintain specific variegation pattern typical of 'Wishes'.

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Fruit Flower Look

Rare, inconspicuous white/green spadix surrounded by a hood-like spathe.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Avoid depicting flowers on juvenile or starter plants as it is infrequent and ornamental interest is foliage-based.

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Growth Habit Rules

Maintain a central-crown appearance; avoid vining or sprawling stems.

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Mature Plant Look

Lush, dense, clumping tropical foliage plant with patterned leaves.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Upright to slightly arching stems supporting ovate-lanceolate, variegated leaves in a dense, clumping rosette.

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Morphology Rules

Ensure consistent upright growth habit and dense foliage density.

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Plant Faqs

How much light does Aglaonema 'Wishes' need? It prefers low to medium indirect light. How often should I water? Water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry. Is it safe for pets? Aglaonema species are generally toxic to pets if ingested.

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Root Look

Healthy white or light tan roots in a compact plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, moist, organic, well-draining potting soil.

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Starter Stage

Small, compact plant with a few leaves emerging from a central crown.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Juvenile leaves may appear smaller than mature foliage; stem is often short and hidden by leaf petioles.

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Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Wishes Chinese Evergreen. This is Wishes Chinese Evergreen, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Wishes Chinese Evergreen become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is found in its lush, variegated foliage that brings vibrant, patterned color to any interior space. Establish your starter plug by potting it into a four-inch pot with quality mix, then move it to a final container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Aglaonema Wishes is a popular, low-maintenance tropical foliage plant featuring stunning variegated leaves. It is an excellent choice for indoor environments, offering compact beauty in low to medium light settings.

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Youtube Video Title

Growing Aglaonema Wishes: Beautiful Variegated Foliage

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