Aglaonema 'Crete'
Chinese evergreen
- Position: bright, indirect light
- Soil: good, geberal-purpose potting compost
- Rate of growth: slow<.li>
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 25cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
- Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
- Shop the look: Brussels round pot cover white Ø14cm
A tough and undemanding house plant, this Chinese evergreen is perfect for the novice or busy indoor gardener, who wants to introduce a bright splash of colourful foliage without having too much fuss and bother. The leaves are variously marbled in shades of reddish-pink, green and creamy white, so it really is quite eye-catching.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Keep away from draughts and water sparingly in winter. Maintain temperatures above 16°C and mist the leaves regularly to increase humidity. Repot (preferably into a shallow pot) every 3 years or so in spring.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant