Characteristics of Aglaonema Commutatum Variegata
A species of the genus aglaonema, Aglaonema Commutatum Variegata is a plant from the Philippines, Sulawesi (Indonesia) and New Guenia. This plant has a leaf shape like the eye of a spear and is green in color with leaves about 20 cm long and 5 cm wide with leaf motifs that are green in color and some are white.
How to Care for Aglaonema Commutatum Variegata
Growing Media Requirements
Outdoors, avoid direct sunlight, this is a great plant to grow in shaded areas (and also does well in partial shade). Meanwhile indoors, to grow Aglaonema commutatum variegata, you will need a pot and basic planting supplies such as a shovel, potting mix, and the seeds or plants you will be transplanting.Light Requirements
In general, Aglaonema commutatum variegata requires a shady location with limited light to grow. In the lowlands, Aglaonema only needs 10% sunlight. Meanwhile, in moderate plains, Aglaonema requires about 30% sunlight. So that to meet the level of needs of the aglonema can be done by installing paranet or shading.Water Requirements
Watering Aglaonema commutatum variegata plants must pay attention to several things, namely using ground water or rainfed, avoiding watering through the top of the plant because it causes changes in humidity and causes the plants to rot quickly, avoids watering the plant leaves directly, ensuring water flows out through the pot holes, checking the planting medium whether it is wet enough or not and use fine-grained handspray when you want to water the Agalonema leaves.
Temperature & Humidity Requirement
The ideal temperature for the growth of Aglaonema commutatum variegata is around 30°C during the day and 23°C during the day.evening. In the lowlands, the growth of aglaonema is relatively fast because the air temperature is warmer with long sunlight. Meanwhile, in medium and high plains, the growth of aglaonema is relatively slow due to cooler air temperatures and dim sunlight. In the lowlands, the growth of one Aglonema leaf takes about 25 days. Meanwhile, in medium and high plains, the growth of one aglaonema leaf takes approximately 35 days.
Fertilizer Requirement
There are several things that need to be considered in fertilizing Aglaonema commutatum variegata. Use of fertilizers with a high nitrogen content. Nitrogen functions to make the leaves fresher, not pale, widen the leaves, plant growth is faster with a relatively large size and aglaonema looks more attractive.
Disease and Pest
The Aglaonema commutatum variegata plant is a type of non-woody shrub plant, contains a lot of water so it rots easily if you spray excess water on it. Weeds such as weeds and old leaves must be routinely removed. Prevention of disease attacks can be done by covering the surface of the pot with plant gravel so that the plants look cleaner in appearance. The way to eradicate it is by applying horticultural oil, insecticides on each side of the plant.
How to Propagate Aglaonema Commutatum Variegata
Below is how to reproduce the ornamental plant Aglaonema commutatum variegata :- Split the seeds. Separation of seeds is the easiest way to do it. Aglaonema seeds that have 3-5 leaves are ready to be separated from their parents. Also make sure, at that age, the tillers have at least 5 roots. By having lots of roots, Aglaonema plants will be strong enough to be independent.
- Grafting is the safest way of propagating because of the low risk of death. With grafts, no part of the ornamental plant is injured. The method is quite easy. Grease the aglaonema stems with shoot-stimulating hormone, then attach a small pot around the stem to accommodate the media. As a result, roots on the stem will appear about 3-4 weeks later.
- Stem cuttings without leaves. Slice the stem to the length of the cutting depending on your preference. You can slice one segment, two segments, three segments, or more. At least, at least in one segment, there is one bud. The longer the space cut, the faster the shoots and roots will form.
Where to buy Aglaonema Commutatum Variegata
Many ornamental plant stores that provide Aglaonema Commutatum Variegata, you can get it directly or buy it online. AROIDPLANT is one of them, we provide healthy and quality Aglaonema Commutatum Variegata plants. Can make deliveries worldwide and legalized with a Phytosanitary Certificate.
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