Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aglaonema ‘Red Emerald’, also called Red Emerald Chinese Evergreen, is a plant found in Asia, such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Its uniqueness is its red leaves, which flow with the leaf stem.This plant can grow up to 36 inches, making it an ideal houseplant for any indoor garden.
Common Name |
Red Emerald Chinese Evergreen
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aglaonema commutatum 'Red Emerald'
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Genus
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Aglaonema
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aglaonema 'Red Emerald'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
64°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aglaonema 'Red Emerald'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' toxic to pets? |
No
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aglaonema 'Red Emerald', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' Native Region |
Find out where the Aglaonema 'Red Emerald' plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
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Specific Location
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This plant can grow in tropical areas such as Asia |
