Talking about whether the leaves of Aglaonema 'Flame' can survive when water drips from them and sharing some small experiences in plant cultivation, such as the correct watering method, here is a detailed introduction.
With the development of horticulture, not only flowering plants have bright colors, but there are also many genera of foliage plants that are no longer just monotonous green. Some foliage plants have leaves that are as beautiful as blooming flowers. However, while flowers have a blooming period, as long as foliage plants are well cared for, they can maintain their beautiful colors throughout the year. Some foliage plants can even survive without watering for one or two months, and Aglaonema 'Flame' is one of such foliage plants.
One of the most popular varieties of Aglaonema 'Flame' should be 'Queen of Auspiciousness', right? Its bright color and lovely patterns make it beautiful no matter how you look at it. It was originally thought that such foliage plants would prefer moist conditions, but it can still survive well without watering for more than a month, although some leaves may wilt. In spring, I was curious and dug up the wilted leaves with their roots to find out the reason.
It turns out that the roots of Aglaonema 'Queen of Auspiciousness' are fleshy. What does it mean to have fleshy roots? It is very similar to the root system of orchids like Phalaenopsis, just not as thick as the orchid roots. This type of root is very drought-resistant, so one of its drawbacks is that it is afraid of waterlogging. Some plant enthusiasts have killed their Aglaonema 'Flame' because they watered too much, causing the plant to die from waterlogging. Once it dies from waterlogging, it is quite difficult to save, but if it is just dry and not dead, watering thoroughly once can greatly increase the chances of revival.
If plant enthusiasts want to care for Aglaonema 'Flame' well, they should pay attention not only to watering but also to the drainage of the soil. Clay soil with poor drainage and aeration is not suitable for planting Aglaonema 'Flame'. Plant enthusiasts can mix the soil for Aglaonema 'Flame' like this: 6 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 2 parts of vermiculite, and 2 parts of river sand or perlite, plus an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer as a base fertilizer. Those in dry areas can reduce one part of river sand or perlite, while those in humid areas can add one more part of perlite.
Can the leaves of Aglaonema 'Flame' survive when water drips from them?
If plant enthusiasts find that the leaves of Aglaonema 'Flame' are not standing upright and it is due to overwatering, they can try changing the soil, which might save the plant.
After changing the soil, plant enthusiasts should first put Aglaonema 'Flame' in a shady place to acclimate for a week, but not in a place that is too cold because Aglaonema 'Flame' is not cold-resistant. Generally, when the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, Aglaonema 'Flame' will grow slowly or stop growing, and when the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius, it may freeze. After acclimating, plant enthusiasts can place Aglaonema 'Flame' near a south-facing window with sufficient scattered light, as it is afraid of direct sunlight and cannot tolerate strong sunlight. For varieties with prominent colors and patterns like 'Queen of Auspiciousness', plant enthusiasts should not keep them in overly dark places, or else the colors may fade and lose their beauty.
What other experiences do you have in caring for Aglaonema 'Flame' to share with plant enthusiasts?
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