Aglaonema. And how to take care of a plant
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Aglaonem flower, what is its common problem? Florists often face the problem of reducing the decorative effect of bushes when growing aglaonema. Usually it looks like this: a bush that used to be lush grows up, the stems, especially the lower part, become less dense. Because of this, the plant begins to resemble a stick with a bunch of leaves on top. To prevent such a situation, you need to be well versed in caring for aglaonema at home.
Aglaonem flower: a description of a houseplant
Indoor flower Aglaonema: plant photo
It is an evergreen shrub from the aroid family. The color of its foliage depends on the variety and species. The number of varieties is not fully understood.
Aglaonem flower: home care
- Diffused lighting. No plant varieties get along when exposed to direct sunlight, it is better not to put plants on southern windowsills. Also, in strong shade, bright color and beautiful patterns can disappear from the leaves.
- Good watering. Aglaonema loves moisture and requires a lot of water. Do not water too often, the earth should have time to dry. In winter, watering is enough 2 times a month.
- Transfer. To increase the space for the flower to grow, it is necessary to gradually increase the pot. During this, soil replacement is possible.
Aglaonema flowers rarely appear, they are inconspicuous and small. To prevent the inflorescences from taking away strength from the bush, gardeners often break them out at the embryonic stage. If you want to see red fruits instead of the off-white cob, flowers can be left.
Aglaonema home: tips for growing at home
Indoor flower Aglaonema: plant photo
You should not put the plant next to the opening windows, drafts can greatly harm the bush, despite its undemanding nature. From spring to summer, it is better to remove pots far from windows.
Returning decorativeness to a bare plant
Indoor flower Aglaonema: plant photo
If all the conditions were met, but the bush from below still began to bare and there are no signs of the appearance of new plants, it is not worth throwing out the bush. In some cases, this behavior of the plant is a sign of aging.
The rejuvenation procedure for a flower will be breaking off the stem almost at the base. After such a procedure, dormant buds will wake up on the rest of the plant and a young dense bush with a large number of shoots will begin to grow. For propagation of aglaonema, it is good to root the apical and stem cuttings.