Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne', the multicolored jewel
Aglaonema commutatum ‘Sapphire Suzanne’
- Exposure
- Half-shade
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 11b (7.2°C ≤ T° < 10°C)
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Aglaoneme Aglaonema
- Species
- Aglaonema commutatum
Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne' seems to sport all the colors of sapphire, or almost all. While the plant doesn't have an ounce of blue, its foliage displays touches of green, pink and yellow. A real gem!
How to recognize Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne'?
Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne' is an upright rhizomatous perennial. It measures up to 50 cm in length and 40 cm in spread.
The fleshy stems and petioles are pink, as with aglaonema 'Sapphire.
But the foliage isn't just green. The margins and midrib are more or less pink. The rest of the leaf blade is green, but can take on several shades, from emerald to aniseed.
The flowers, too, come in a variety of hues. They consist of a green spathe and a white spadix. But don't expect to see too much of them. Flowering almost never takes place in pots or indoors.
Fruits are also very rare. When they do appear, they take the form of oval, red berries.
Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne' can only be appreciated with the eyes. The plant is toxic if swallowed or touched. Keep it away from pets and protect yourself when pruning or repotting.
Our care tips
Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne 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 'Sapphire Suzanne 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 ‘Sapphire Suzanne’ to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne 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 'Sapphire Suzanne' accumulate dust. It interferes with photosynthesis and encourages the appearance of parasites. Clean them with a clean, damp sponge.
Remember that aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne is toxic. Wear gloves when dusting.
Prune
Your Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne' 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
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully dig up your Aglaonema 'Sapphire Suzanne'. 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 ‘Sapphire Suzanne’ 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 greenLight greenRoseYellowPale green
- Flower colors
- Light greenCream
- Fruit colors
- RedOrange
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