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Botanical Name: Aglaonema schott The Chinese evergreen plant has a crown of
wide leaf blades with silver and green coloration. This plant is sturdy and wonderfully
easy to grow. It is considered to be the most durable houseplants which grows
in tolerating poor light, dry air and drought. This mainly tropical plant is
known for its intolerance of cold temperatures |
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Description |
The Chinese evergreen plant has a crown of
wide leaf blades with silver and green coloration. This plant is sturdy and
wonderfully easy to grow. It is considered to be the most durable houseplants
which grows in tolerating poor light, dry air and drought. This mainly
tropical plant is known for its intolerance of cold temperatures. |
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Scientific name |
Aglaonema schott |
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Origin: |
China |
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Type/Plant family: |
Evergreen tree / Araceae |
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Purifying properties: |
Benzene, Carbon monoxide and Formaldehyde |
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Benefits |
Improves air quality, filter air pollutants and toxins, and emits
oxygen; grown as luck-bringing ornamental plants in Asia for
centuries |
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Toxicity |
Toxic to Cats & Dogs |
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Caring Instruction |
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Best placements: |
Under moderate indirect light |
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Sunlight: |
Medium to low light conditions or indirect sunlight |
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Soil: |
Well-draining soil, preferably an equal mix of potting soil, perlite
and sand. |
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Water: |
Allow to dry out between watering, Overwatering will lead to root rot. |
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Temperature: |
65 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Fertilizer: |
Once or twice yearly using a water-soluble houseplant
fertilizer. |
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