Aglaonema flower is a beautiful indoor plant, whose homeland is Southeast Asia, India and China. In appearance, it is similar to dieffenbachia, but the aglaonema has narrower leaves. In addition, it is smaller.
The flower belongs to the Aroid family. It is perennial, grows along the banks of rivers and streams. It easily adapts to life on peatlands, soil with a rocky surface and a small layer of humus. A large amount of nutrient soil for the plant does not require life.
In height, the flower grows to 700 mm, its stems are short and fleshy. In young specimens, the trunk is invisible.
Appearance story
The representative of the flora is widespread in their homeland. Surprisingly, he was brought to Europe from Malaysia.
Aglaonema is similar to Dieffenbachia
The history of domestication began in the 19th century. Until now, the plant is one of the most beautiful and unique inhabitants of the tropics.
Some specimens have become an integral part of the collection of the British Botanical Garden. They were used by employees in breeding work, which resulted in hundreds of popular hybrids and indoor varieties. All of them enjoy the attention of gardeners.
Bloom
The plant rarely blooms. This can only be achieved with careful care. The flowers are quite small, especially against the background of large leaves of the plant. After flowering, small red berries may appear, which should not be touched, since they are poisonous.
At home, aglaonema can bloom
Is it possible to keep aglaonema at home
The aglaonema plant, whose species number more than 20, has one important advantage - air purification. Leaves absorb a variety of compounds: formaldehyde, benzene, phenol. In addition, they are able to produce volatile, destroying streptococcus.
The foregoing indicates that it can be kept at home. There is only one minus - caustic juice from the leaves. For this reason, it is better to clean the plant if there are small children or animals in the house who can taste the flower.
Important! In no case should you try aglaonema leaves. If children are at home, the flower is removed.
Types and varieties of indoor plants
The aglaonema of varieties has more than 50. Hybrid species more than a hundred. It is worth highlighting the most common.
Aglaonema Maria Christina
This type is called changeable aglaonema. Aglaonema Maria Cristina is a plant with large leaves of a silver-gray hue. They almost completely hide the stem. There are dark green veins on the leaves. The flower is able to grow up to 70 cm, leaves - up to 20 cm in length and up to 10 in width. For the representative of the flora does not need to create special conditions. He is unpretentious in leaving. Spraying the leaves is useful for the specimen. Watering is performed with water, previously defended for at least a day. You can use water from the filter.
Aglaonema Crete
Aglaonema Crete stands apart among plants of this kind. The young flower has bright red leaves. Over time, other shades of green appear on the surface. The vein of the petal, which is located in the middle, does not change its color. If you put Crete in a place with insufficient lighting, the leaves will become inexpressive and dull.
Crete belongs to the red varieties
Aglaonema Silver Bay
The variety was obtained by breeders at the end of the 20th century and quickly gained the love of gardeners. A representative of this species has atypical leaves. They are not oblong, as in other varieties, but rounded. In length, they can reach up to 35 cm. The edges of the leaves are green in color, and the midpoints are light gray. Silver Bay will require a lot of space, since the variety is growing rapidly, albeit for a long time.
Silver Bay leaves have an unusual shape
Aglaonema Silver Queen
The instance is considered one of the most unpretentious in care. In regions with a warm climate, it can be grown even in outdoor conditions. In order to make the plant comfortable, it is placed in a place partially obscured by shade. It is not recommended to place it in direct sunlight.
The sheet plates are elongated. Their front side is a silver hue, there are green spots. In length, the leaves can reach 15 cm, in width - 8.
Aglaonema is changeable (or changeable)
This representative is most often found in home collections of plant growers. His homeland is the Philippines. In height, the flower can reach one and a half meters. Leaves are found in different shades of green. On the surface there are silver spots. In length, they can reach 30 cm, in width - 10.
Important! In its pure form, the plant does not tolerate the winter period. But artificially bred varieties are resistant to low temperatures.
It blooms with small flowers. After flowering, red berries form, which add to the representative of the flora attractiveness.
Variable aglaonema variable - Silver Queen, distributed among lovers of indoor flowers. In care, it is also unpretentious, like other aglaonemes of the variety.
Silver Queen tolerates cold well
Aglaonema Strips
The plant loves light and warmth. The stalk over time becomes like a tree. Leaves are lanceolate. They can be variegated and green. The flowers are similar in shape to an ear covered with a cream-colored bedspread. In shape they resemble an ear. Sometimes a flower may have a hue of yellow or green. Peduncles are short, their length does not exceed 15 cm. The flower does not need artificial pollination. Seeds are sown for 12 months. There is no link to a specific season.
Aglaonema Pattaya Beauty
This interspecific hybrid is more common than other varieties. The plant grows in a special way, due to which it acquires an elegant and sophisticated appearance. The stems are very thin. However, there are very large oval-shaped leaves on them. As you grow older, the bush becomes like a palm tree, as the lower leaves fall.
Important! The age of the specimen can be determined by the color of the lateral parts of the leaves: the darker they are, the older the plant.
For a comfortable stay Pattaya is placed in a room with low light. It perfectly tolerates drafts, sudden changes in temperature and dry air.
Pattaya Beauty - one of the most unpretentious plants
Aglaonema Thai
Thai flowers have a huge number of varieties. Among them are: Cananga odorata, Calophyllum inophyllum, Calliandra haematocephala and others.
Pink aglaonema
The plant is able to grow up to 40 cm. The main feature that distinguishes this specimen from the rest is striped leaves with a heterogeneous color. On the dark green surface of the Pink Jed aglaonema, there is a central streak of crimson and transverse pink. In addition, you can see bright spots. These signs will allow you to adequately decorate any interior.
Aglaonema red
Relatively recently bred by breeding. It differs from other representatives in the bright red color of leaves, on which green shades appear over time. One of the varieties of the species is Butterfly aglaonema. The name is due to variegated leaves, which, according to the description, resemble butterflies.
Aglaonema red recently bred by breeders
Aglaonema Tribe
Exotic flower with dense long leaves. Variation in color depends on the variety. It can be green or have a colorful combination of shades. The flowers are pale yellow. They do not have any decorative value.
Humble aglaonema
Her homeland is South China and Laos. In height, it can reach 60 cm. The leaves are oval, have a rich green color. After flowering, bright red fruits are formed, which in appearance are similar to dogwood.
The modest aglaonema has oval leaves of a uniform green color
Among the other known varieties, the Greenlight aglaonema is distinguished (it can reach 100 cm in height, there is a light pattern on wide dark green leaves), the Green Lady aglaonema (spiky leaves, acquire a lighter color in winter than in summer), Prestige ( distinctive feature - peach leaves interspersed with green).
Important! More than a hundred plants were bred artificially.
Dieffenbachia and Aglaonema: differences
Both plants belong to a huge family called Aroid. Aglaonema is considered a relative of Dieffenbachia. Not surprising, because they are very similar in description. But there are some differences that allow you to identify a specific variety of plants.
Comparative characteristics
| Criterion | Aglaonema | Dieffenbachia |
| The size | They can grow up to 70-100 cm | Often reaches a height of 2 m |
| The form | More like a bush | Adult plant has the shape of a tree |
| Leaf growth | Grow on separate stems | Grow on the trunk |
| Bloom | Blooming is characteristic of aglaonema, after which red fruits appear | At home, flowering is unusual for a plant |
| Number of species | From 20 to 50. In addition, breeders have developed a huge number of hybrids that are shuffled like a deck of cards. Disputes over species, varieties and variations on the exact quantity are still underway. | It counts from 30 to 40 (according to various sources) |
| Breeding | Cuttings, seeds, division of rhizomes, air layers | Apical or stem cuttings, air layers |
Agloneme is a tropical plant that is known for its unpretentious care. A shaded room is suitable for him, where direct sunlight will not fall. It is recommended to water with settled water.
Interesting! In contact with foliage, care should be taken, since the juice from the leaves is poisonous. It can cause skin irritation. For the same reason, the flower should be kept away from small children and animals.
