Chinese Evergreen Osaka White

Chinese Evergreen Osaka White Care

Aglaonema Osaka White

What is the plant

The warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus), also known as the Japanese white-eye and mountain white-eye, is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. The specific epithet is occasionally written japonica, but this is incorrect due to the gender of the genus. Its native range includes much of East Asia, including the Russian Far East, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and the Philippines. It has been intentionally introduced to other parts of the world as a pet and as pest control, with mixed results. As one of the native species of the Japanese islands, it has been depicted in Japanese art on numerous occasions, and historically was kept as a cage bird.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Chinese evergreen plant thrives in moist—but not water-logged—soil. To achieve this balance, water your plant thoroughly, then allow it to dry out before watering again.
Fertilizer
For best results, feed your Chinese evergreen with slow-release pellets or liquid fertilizer twice a year, at the beginning and end of its growing season.
Sunlight
Darker green varieties of Chinese evergreens can grow in near-shade, while the variegated varieties require a bit more bright light.

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Soil
Typically, a well-drained, slightly acidic potting soil is perfect for the plant. If you find that your chosen soil is retaining too much water, try mixing in sand or perlite to aid in drainage.
Temperature
These plants do not like cold drafts or temperatures below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to keep your Chinese evergreen away from windows or vents that blast in cool temperatures—the warmer the spot you can find, the better.
Additional
If you have curious pets in your household, you may want to skip the Chinese evergreen. It—and many members of the araceae plant family—is considered toxic, thanks to the insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found in every part of the plant.