Aglaonema Snow White

Aglaonema Snow White, also known as Chinese evergreen, is a popular indoor plant known for its attractive foliage and ease of care. Here are some care tips for keeping your Aglaonema Snow White plant healthy.

Light

Aglaonema Snow White plants prefer bright, indirect light. Avoid placing her in direct sunlight, as this can burn her leaves. Chinese Evergreens can also tolerate medium light conditions, but will not grow as well.

Water

Use a finger to probe the top inch of soil and water your Aglaonema Snow White when she feels dry to the touch. Soak throughly, let water run through drainage holes in the pot. Do not overwater, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure proper drainage and prevent water from pooling in the pot. Make sure to use a planter with drainage holes, which can be nested inside of a decorative planter if desired.

Soil

Chinese Evergreens love a rich, well draining soil with chunky bits to help oxygenate the roots. A mixture of 1/3 orchid bark, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 compost works well. Our Philodendron Friday Potting Mix is suitable for most aroids and augments these ratios with additional ingredients like charcoal and worm castings to help supply added nutrients.

Plants with thicker roots like Aglaonema Snow Whites grow well in a substrate like LECA. Care must be taken to ensure that she gets proper nutrients. Finally, damp sphagnum moss is a great fit for rooting new cuttings or sick Chinese Evergreens. Leave in moss only until secondary roots develop and them move to a different substrate.

Fertilize

Fertilize your Aglaonema Snow White plant once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

Humidity

Chinese Evergreens prefer high humidity (around 70% in their native habitat). To increase humidity, you can place a humidifier nearby, group the plant with other plants or utilize an enclosed plant cabinet or greenhouse. She will tolerate average household humidity levels, lower the humidity slowly over time to help her acclimate.

Repotting

Repot your Aglaonema Snow White plant every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Transfer to a pot with drainage holes thats an inch or two larger.

Propagation

Chinese Evergreens propagate via node cuttings. Select an area with a few nodes and remove it from the mother with clean scissors. Trim excess leaves and root in water or sphagnum moss.

Pruning

Trim any yellow or brown leaves off your Aglaonema Snow White as they appear. You can prune the plant to control its size and shape.

Zone

Chinese Evergreen can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 12.