Common
name: "Silver Queen" or "Chinese
Evergreen"
Latin name: Aglaonema sp
Native
to: Man made
Growth habit: A low growing plant usually not over
36" in height and 12" to 24" wider than it's
container.
Flowers: Yes, but unsightly
Temps: 70 to 80 degrees
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for Mealy bug
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
10" Chinese Evergreen Silver Queen
Houseplant
Cultural
information: "Silver Queen" was once the
staple Aglaonema in the plant industry. Today it has all
but been replaced by the new hybrid Aglaonemas. One of the main
problems with "Silver Queen" was it's low tolerance to
cool or cold temperatures. At about 57 degrees the lower foliage
will cold damage resembling a coffee stain. This presented a
problem for growers and shippers... as well as building atrium
owners when a cold front came thru.
The plant is relatively easy
to grow. Just keep it warm and out of direct sunshine. Check for
water weekly allowing the soil to dry down about two inches. Fertilize
only 3 or 4 times per year with Peter's Plant Food... available
from our sponsors. Small plants can be planted in a fish
tank. To do this remove the plant from the pot, wash all the soil
from the roots, wash the foliage and plant them in your aquarium.
They will live nearly a year submerged. Your fish will love them.
