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About
A highly popular genus of Chinese evergreens, *Aglaonema symphony* is prized by hobbyists for its wide array of cultivars, which are selected for their striking leaf color, pattern, and size. These plants are evergreen perennials that thrive in low-light conditions and are known for their ornamental value.
Field notes
Morphology
These evergreen perennials have erect or decumbent stems that may root at the nodes. They feature a crown of wide leaf blades, which in wild species are often variegated with silver and green coloration. The inflorescence bears unisexual flowers in a spadix, with female flowers near the base and male flowers nearer the tip. The fruit is a fleshy berry that ripens red.
Distribution & habitat
Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea, with specific species found in locations such as Indochina, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Sumatra.
Cultivation notes
They are popular houseplants that require moist soil and protection from cold temperatures, as chilling injury can begin at 15 °C (59 °F). Care involves protecting them from excessive sunlight and removing any developing inflorescences. Propagation is typically done with cuttings or by dividing basal shoots.
History & etymology
Aglaonema have been grown as luck-bringing ornamental plants in Asia for centuries and were introduced to the West in 1885 when first brought to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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