What is Aglaonema?
Aglaonema belongs to a group of plants called family Araceae or Arum. One common name for Aglaonema is Chinese evergreen, although dozens of varieties are available under many different names. Aglaonema comes from swamps and rainforests of Southeast Asia in areas such as the Philippines and Southern China. Aglaonema can also be grown outdoors in tropical areas, but is usually grown inside as a decorative house plant. However, continue carefully because most of the plant varieties are considered to be poisonous and can cause skin and mouth irritation.
Aglaonema plants include about 40 species. Generally speaking, the leaves of Aglaonema are long, somewhat narrow and rounded. The leaves are usually varied, in other words containing a combination of colors. The leaves can be in any combination of several shades of green, white and pink. Because Aglaonema is a popular houseplant, growers constantly represent new varieties on the market in a variety of colors.
Aglaonemas are low growers, fromEight inches (about 20 cm) up to 4 feet (about 150 cm) in height. Aglaonemas is produced by flowers, but flowers are usually inconspicuous, lost in leaf plants. Květa can resemble green pods or small white closed flowers. Although flowers can be left on the plant, there is no purpose and can be cut off to support continuing growth.
Chinese needle can be grown outdoors in partial or full shadow. Aglaonemas are herbal plants, which means they have a soft green stem. As such, they do not tolerate the cold well. Temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) will cause serious damage and kill most aglaonema plants.
Aglaonemas are usually grown inside and have become a favorite plant in homes and offices because they are so easy to grow. Throstlin tolerates a wide range of inner headlights and types of soil. Although aglaonema plants prefer regular watersThey can survive quite well with minimal care.
SAP, ie the substance of the fluid inside the leaves of the Chinese evergreen is poisonous. SAP contains a chemical compound known as calcium oxalate crystals. When the leaves of the Chinese evergreen are cut or broken, this chemical can cause less irritation when exposed to the skin. When chewed, the sap can cause lips, tongue and neck irritation. This chemical is not considered deadly and the discomfort can only take a few minutes before the scattering.