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The ultimate plant care guide for the Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreens)

Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

Do you want to make your home look beautiful with some amazing plants? Then the Aglaonema, also known as Chinese Evergreens, is a perfect choice! This guide will provide you with all the information and tips you need to properly care for your Aglaonema.

To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.

  1. How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

Summary of Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) care

Find out what the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)!

Watering your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.

Sunlight for your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.

Fertilizing your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.

Soil for your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.

Temperature for the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 27°C (64 - 80°F).

Propagating the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

To propagate the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen), you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) and plant that in moist soil.

Repotting the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)

You should repot your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) once every 2 year(s). This helps your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) to stay healthy for many years.

Difficulty of Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) plant care

The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) is not the best plant for beginners, but also not very difficult to take care of.

1 . How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

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How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

In this plant care guide, we'll look at tips for successfully caring for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen). Learn about its ideal light requirements, how it likes to be watered, its ideal humidity levels in your house, and more. Keep your Aglaonema healthy and beautiful with this helpful guide!

Read "How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)"

Aglaonemas are evergreen perennials native to tropical regions of Asia. They feature glossy leaves in shades of green, white, and cream that can add a unique touch of color to any room in your home. With proper care and attention, these stunning plants can thrive in your home for many years! So if you're looking for an easy-to-care-for plant that will bring beauty into your life get ready to learn how to take care of Chinese Evergreens!

Let's dive right in and learn how we can take care of our Aglaonema

Scientific classification of Aglaonema modestum

Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!

Classification Name
Species Aglaonema modestum

Common nicknames for Aglaonema modestum

If you don't recognize the scientific name of Aglaonema modestum, you might recognize one of these more common names instead!

  • Aglaonema nitidum
  • Aglaonema simplex
  • Aglaonema commutatum
  • Aglaonema marantifolium

Frequently asked questions

How should you water the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)?
The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
How much sunlight does the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) need?
The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
How much fertilizer does the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) need?
The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.
What is the best soil for the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)?
The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
What is the ideal temperature for the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)?
The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 27°C (64 - 80°F).
How do you propagate the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)?
To propagate the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen), you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) and plant that in moist soil.
How often should you repot the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen)?
You should repot your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) once every 2 year(s). This helps your Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) to stay healthy for many years.
Is the Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) easy to take care of?
The Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen) is not the best plant for beginners, but also not very difficult to take care of.

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