Aglaonema 'Corn Silk’

Aglaonema is a decorative indoor plant, easy to care for, being tolerant of low light conditions and infrequent watering.
Native to the Philippines, Aglaonema has decorative leaves with slow growth that beautify any space. It is one of the few plants that can survive solely under fluorescent lighting, making it an excellent choice for low-light spaces.
NASA ranks Aglaonema in the top 10 plants recognized for their air-purifying qualities, due to its ability to remove benzene and formaldehyde from the air.

It is a very popular and easy-to-care-for indoor plant, ideal for beginners. Here are some tips for caring for this plant:

1. Light: Aglaonema prefers bright indirect light but can also tolerate low light conditions. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.

2. Watering: Watering should be done when the top centimeter of soil is dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.

3. Humidity: The plant adapts to different humidity levels but prefers moderate humidity. Occasional misting with water can be beneficial, especially in dry air conditions.

4. Temperature: The ideal temperatures for Aglaonema range between 18-24 degrees Celsius. The plant does not tolerate temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.

5. Fertilization: During the growing season (spring and summer), you can use a diluted liquid fertilizer applied once a month. Suspend fertilization in the cold season.

6. Soil: A well-drained soil mix is ideal. Many indoor plant soil mixes are suitable.

    

   The leaves of this hybrid show color variations. The shade of the leaves varies depending on the growing conditions.

    

The leaves show variations in colors and shapes.
Height with pot included: approx. 25 cm