Aglaonema “Maria”

Light

Aglaonema Maria thrive in bright light, but they can do well in low light conditions. They aren’t tolerant of direct sunlight.

Water

You should only let the top 40% of soil dry because they don’t care for dry soil. You should never let their soil completely dry, or you’ll quickly notice signs your plant is unhappy.

Climate

Can tolerate Low humidity levels but can’t survive in no humidity. Feel free to give them a boost! They need temperatures 64°F and higher to thrive.

Soil

Well-draining soil, feel free to add vermiculite, pumice, or perlite around the bottom of the soil to help prevent the roots from sitting in water.

Pests & Diseases

Aglaonema are not typically prone to pests, but they can be affected by fungus gnats and spider mites if you don’t have the best watering habits. Because they like the soil to stay more on the wet side, they are more prone to root rot.

Tips

• They appreciate a slow-release fertilizer during the growing season

• Water less frequently during the warmer months

• They’re a slow growing plant, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t see new growth right away.

Signs your plant is unhappy

• Yellow + brown leaf edges: over watered

• Droopy leaves + wet soil: over watered

• Leaves and stems pointing straight up + dry soil: under watered

Propagation

You can propagate one or two ways: root division or stem cuttings. To root divide, simply remove the plant from its pot, shake loose any excess dirt, and gently separate the roots where the offsets are. Plant each section in its own pot and place it back where you originally had the mother plant.


To propagate from cuttings, use a sharp pair of scissors to cut a stem at its base. After preparing a pot with soil, place the cutting in the center and put it where you originally kept the mother plant. Now you wait for new growth! After about two weeks, you can gently tug on the stems to check for resistance, which is a sign that your cutting has established its own root system!

Fun Facts

• They are not pet friendly

• They’re a clean air plant!

• They produce flowers when kept in the right conditions.

Hardiness Zones

When you think of most houseplants, you’re also thinking of a plant that once grew in a tropical climate. That’s exactly why you should always do some reading on your area’s hardiness zones before giving them a home outside.

The hardiness zones for Agloanema Maria are: 10-12

If you live in Tennessee, check out the hardiness zone map below to find out your areas hardiness zone!