Aglaonema Pink Princess, the pink-foliaged aglaonema
Aglaonema commutatum 'Pink Princess'
- Exposure
- Half-shade
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 11b (7.2°C ≤ T° < 10°C)
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Aglaoneme Aglaonema
- Species
- Aglaonema commutatum
Are you a fan of houseplants with pink foliage? Do you already own a Syngonium Pink Splash, a Caladium Rosebud, and some Hypoestes? Add the Aglaonema Pink Princess to your collection! But there's no need to scour the forests of the Philippines to find one. This araceae is a cultivar of Aglaonema commutatum.
How can you recognize Aglaonema 'Pink Princess,' the pink aglaonema?
Aglaonema 'Pink Princess' can grow up to one meter tall and nearly as wide. It is a rhizomatous perennial with a bushy growth habit.
The leaf blades are attached to the fleshy stems by petioles at least ten centimeters long. The leaves are glossy, long, and oval. They are a bright pink speckled with green. The midrib and margins are also green.
In the wild, Aglaonema commutatum blooms during the warmer months. In cultivars and when grown indoors, flowering is much less common. However, green or white spathes may appear, enclosing the spike-like flowers.
Don't be fooled by its candy-pink color. Aglaonema Pink Princess is toxic. Like aglaonema 'Silver Queen' and the Chinese evergreen 'Crete', ' it contains calcium oxalate crystals, a substance that is harmful if touched or ingested. Keep the plant away from children and pets. Also, be sure to wear gloves when caring for it.
Our care tips
The 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.
Misting
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.
The 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 houseplant fertilizer to 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 the 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.
Taking cuttings
Propagation by cuttings 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, a 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.
Diseases / Threats
Information
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Exposure
- Half-shade
- Substrates
- Humus soilSandy soil
- Planting method
- In pots
- Categories
- IndoorRhizomeHerbaceous
- Tags
- BeginnerCold-sensitiveToxic
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 11b (7.2°C ≤ T° < 10°C)
- Leaf colors
- Dark greenRose
- Flower colors
- Pale greenCream
Discover plants from the same family
Aglaonema 'Silver Queen'
Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'
Aglaonema 'Crete'
Aglaonema commutatum 'Crete'
Aglaonema 'White Joy'
Aglaonema commutatum 'White Joy'
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