Aglaonema
Silver, cream or pink foliage, and a rare tolerance of low light. Our Aglaonema, and the guide to the ideal plant for dark corners.
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Step 1 · SoilSignature Potting MixA potting mix for repotting, with compost and biochar instead of peat.2 L · 5 L · د.م. 39,00 – د.م. 59,00Price range: د.م. 39,00 through د.م. 59,00→
Step 2 · NutritionRoot feed — compost teaA concentrated compost tea to feed the roots and the life in the soil: one bottle makes 20 litres of watering.200 ml · د.م. 99,00→
Step 3 · FoliageFoliar feed — seaweedA seaweed extract to support the foliage, sprayed on.200 ml · د.م. 89,00→
Step 4 · ProtectionBlack soap for plantsA ready-to-use black soap that cleans the foliage and helps protect it against pests and diseases.200 ml · د.م. 45,00→Where to start?
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Aglaonema, the champion of dark corners
Aglaonema is an aroid native to the forest understorey of Southeast Asia, where it grows in the shade of tall trees. Hence its great quality: it copes with low light better than almost any other houseplant. Horticultural selection has multiplied the colours, from silver to bright pink. It grows slowly, stays compact and forgives forgotten waterings: an excellent plant for an entrance, a corridor or an office far from the window.
Growing passport
Ease of care
Light needs
Water needs
Air humidity
Temperature18 to 28 °C, never below 15 °C
Cats, dogsToxic if chewed
Species and varieties
| Species or variety | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’ | Leaves almost entirely silver. The most shade-tolerant. |
| Aglaonema ‘Golden Madonna’ | Green and cream variegated foliage, in a dense clump. |
| Aglaonema ‘Maria’ | Dark green marbled with silver, very hardy. |
| Red Aglaonema (‘Siam Aurora’, ‘Red Valentine’) | Leaves edged or splashed with pink and red. A little more light to keep the colours. |
Caring for them in Morocco
- Light: low to medium, no direct sun. Pink or red varieties want a little more.
- Watering: when the soil is dry a few centimetres down; it prefers too little to too much.
- Warmth: it dislikes cold: never below 15 °C, away from draughts and direct air conditioning.
- Potting mix and food: our Signature Potting Mix, and a little compost tea root feed once a month in spring and summer.
Reading the symptoms
- Yellow leaves: overwatering, especially in a dark corner where the soil dries slowly.
- Dark, soft spots: a cold snap or a draught.
- Fading colours: too little light for a red or pink variety.
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Sources: Plants of the World Online (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) for names and origin; Royal Horticultural Society for cultivation; ASPCA for toxicity; and our own practice at the Rabat studio. Growing guidelines are averages: the light and air in your home matter more than anything.
Delivery anywhere in Morocco for 40 DH, cash on delivery, or collection from the studio, 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation district, Rabat.
Frequently asked questions
Can an Aglaonema live without a window?
It tolerates low light, but not total darkness. A room with a little natural light, even far from the window, is enough.
Is Aglaonema toxic?
Yes, if chewed, like all aroids. Keep out of reach of pets and children.