Aglaonema 'Silver Bay'

Aglaonema 'Silver Bay' Care

Aglaonema Commutatum 'Silver Bay'

What is the plant

Aglaonema silver bay, also known as Chinese evergreen, is known for the striking variegation on its leaves. The Chinese evergreen is native to tropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. It is a low-maintenance and relatively fast-growing plant if given ideal conditions. Mine grows a new leaf almost every week. The leaves can grow to be around 9 to 12 inches long, while the whole plant can get around four feet tall. The stems and leaves are both glossy, and the variegated leaves have different combinations of dark green to light green to silver colors.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water about once a week to keep soil evenly moist but never soggy.
Fertilizer
During the growing season (spring-fall), feed the plant with a half-strength complete liquid fertilizer.
Soil
To avoid overwatering your plant, let the soil get quite dry before completely drenching it again. Conversely, the plant will also suffer if the soil becomes too dry.

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Temperature
Temperature: Normal room temperature 18-24°C, however avoid cold draughts.
Container
4" Pot
Additional
Toxic to cats and dogs.
Silver Bay' Chinese evergreen is a large, robust houseplant that reaches about 30 inches tall and 36 inches wide when grown in a 12-inch pot. The leaf blade is a foot long and 4 inches wide, with the petiole about 5 inches long.