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Aglaonema Pink Princess, the pink-foliaged aglaonema
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Do you already own a Syngonium Pink Splash, a Caladium Rosebud and some Hypoestes? Add Aglaonema Pink Princess to your collection! But there's no need to scour the forests of the Philippines for a specimen. This rootstock is a cultivar of Aglaonema commutatum.
How to recognize Aglaonema 'Pink Princess', the pink aglaonema?
Aglaonema Pink Princess can reach a metre in height and almost as much in spread. It is a rhizomatous perennial with a bushy habit.
Blades are attached to fleshy stems by petioles at least ten centimetres long.Leaves are shiny, long and oval. They are bright pink speckled with green. The midrib and margins are also green.
In the wild, Aglaonema commutatum blooms in summer. In cultivars and indoors, this is much rarer. However, green or white spathes may appear. These contain the flowers in spikes.
Don't be fooled by its candy-pink color. Aglaonema Pink Princess is toxic. Like aglaonema 'Silver Queen and aglaonema 'Crete, it contains calcium oxalate crystals, a harmful substance if touched or ingested. Keep the plant away from children and pets. Remember to wear gloves when handling it.
Our maintenance tips
Aglaonema 'Pink Princess do not need much light to reveal the colors of their foliage. They are content with a spot in partial shade. Easy to live with, they require regular care, but are forgiving of oversights and mistakes.
Watering
Aglaonema 'Pink Princess likes regular, but not excessive, watering. Its roots must not be drowned. Use non-calcareous water, such as rainwater or filtered water at room temperature.
Between waterings, let the soil dry on the surface (by about two centimetres).
Remember to remove any stagnant water from the saucer or planter.
Spray
Spray foliage with water at room temperature. Do not use tap water. It is often too hard and leaves marks on the leaves.
Fogging temporarily increases humidity and combats the appearance of parasites.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Aglaonema commutatum 'Pink Princess' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
Aglaonema 'Pink Princess like to be cramped. Re-pot in a pot one or two centimetres wider than the previous one. Choose a pierced plastic pot. This material retains moisture and is better suited to the plant's needs. Line the bottom with clay balls for drainage.
This variety thrives in rich soil. You can use potting soil for green plants and add compost or ground horn. Pour in a layer of substrate and place your subject in the center. Fill in with potting soil and tamp down.
Water to remove air bubbles and encourage rooting.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
Add green plant fertilizerto your watering water.
Cleaning
The leaves of your Aglaonema 'Pink Princess accumulate dust. It interferes with photosynthesis and encourages the appearance of parasites. Clean them with a clean, damp sponge.
Remember that aglaonema 'Pink Princess is toxic. Wear gloves when dusting.
Prune
Your Aglaonema 'Pink Princess does not need pruning. You can remove wilted leaves and cut back the flowering stem after flowering.
Remember that the plant is irritating. Use pruning shears or wear gloves during the operation.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully dig up your Aglaonema 'Pink Princess. Locate a rhizome with at least two or three shoots. Separate it from the mother plant with a clean, sharp knife or pruning shears. Remove leaves, rhizome and roots.
In a pierced pot, pour gravel or clay balls for drainage. Add a rich substrate, such as special cuttings soil or horticultural compost. Dig a hole using a pen or stake. Plant your young Aglaonema commutatum 'Pink Princess' and tamp lightly.
Water to encourage rooting.
Water to encourage rooting.
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Information
| Family | Araceae - Araceae |
| Type | Aglaoneme - Aglaonema |
| Species | Aglaonema commutatum - Aglaonema commutatum |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Exposure | |
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| Planting method |
In pots |
| Categories | |
| Tags |
Beginner Fritillary Toxic |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 11b |
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