Aglaonema Burmese Evergreen

It is an evergreen perennial herbs with erect stem or with lower part reclining on ground in larger plants, to 1 m or taller, 0.5-5 cm thick. Leaves are mostly silver or green variegated silver. Lanceolate leaves have 5-8 main lateral veins. The spathe is greenish, maturing to white or cream. In good conditions, this species may bloom (usually in the summer). The coverlet of the inflorescence is of modest color. Sometimes from self-pollination, fruit of a ruby or orange color are tied.

They are shade-tolerant, do not tolerate direct sunlight, as it threatens to burn leaves. But for variegated forms, in order not to lose the decorative pattern of leaves, bright diffused light is necessary. The optimum temperature for growth is 20-25 ° C. In winter, the temperature should not fall below 16-18 ° C, it is desirable to avoid sudden changes in temperature. This species requires high humidity. In dry air, the leaves are deformed, poorly unfolded, their tops and edges dry out. Therefore, aglaonema needs to be sprayed regularly. To increase the humidity, you can group the plants or put the plant on a pallet with wet pebbles, peat or expanded clay.

It is low maintenance and often seen in the interiorscapes of offices or malls because it requires infrequent watering and it withstands even very low light.  It just needs a watered-down weak fertilizer once or twice a year. Tall stems and flower stems can be trimmed back to redirect energy to foilage growth.