Aglaonema
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| Aglaonema commutatum | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Subfamily: | Aroideae |
| Tribe: | Aglaonemateae |
| Genus: | Aglaonema Schott 1829 |
Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) is a genus of about 40 species of rhizomatous evergreen plants in the family Araceae, native to the tropical swamps and rainforests of southeastern Asia.
They are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 20-150 cm in height. The leaves are alternate on the stems, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, dark to medium green, 10-45 cm long and 4-16 cm broad, depending on the species. The flowers are relatively inconspicuous, white or greenish-white spathes that can give way to red berries.
The sap is poisonous to humans. It causes skin irritation. If ingested, the sap causes irritation of the mouth, lips, throat and tongue.
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Cultivation and uses [edit]
They are popular houseplants and ornamental plants for offices and shopping malls because they are among the easiest houseplants to grow. Numerous cultivars have been selected, including plants with variegated leaves. They tolerate a wide range of light, as well as neglect, and are relatively resistant to pests. Aglaonema flourish for years.
They prefer indirect light and partial shade. They do best in shadow-less light, such as a north window. They prefer heavy soil, which should be kept moist but not soggy. They do not tolerate the cold; they should not be exposed to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), with optimal growing conditions between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F). High air humidity is also important. They are easy to propagate from cuttings, which will root in a glass of water, or from divisions.
The cultivar 'Silver Queen' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1]
Selected species [edit]
- Aglaonema acutispathum
- Aglaonema brevispathum
- Aglaonema commutatum
- Aglaonema costatum
- Aglaonema crispum
- Aglaonema flemingianum
- Aglaonema fumeum
- Aglaonema hookerianum
- Aglaonema modestum
- Aglaonema nebulosum
- Aglaonema nitidum
- Aglaonema oblongifolium
- Aglaonema pictum
- Aglaonema roebelinii
- Aglaonema rotundum
- Aglaonema siamense
- Aglaonema simplex
- Ricky adi putra
References [edit]
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' AGM / RHS Gardening". Apps.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
