Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora Red' Chinese Evergreen

The Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora Red' is a less common variety of Aglaonema recognizable for its green leaves, flushed with shades of red or pink. Like most Aglaomena, they are fairly low maintenance. These plants can tolerate low light conditions, yet will show their best color when placed in bright, indirect light. 

Ed's Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Aglaonema 
• Common Name(s): Philippine Evergreen, Red Aglaonema, Aglaonema Firecracker, Chinese Evergreen, Red Chinese Evergreen, Red Siam Chinese Evergreen, Siam Aglaonema, Siam Aurora, Siam Aurora Red Aglaonema, Siam
• Family: Araceae 
• Native Range: Asia, New Guinea

Ed's Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy
• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light
• Water: Keep plant moist during the spring and summer. Water less frequently in the winter. Avoid over-watering
• Humidity:  Moderate to high humidity
• Temperature:  65-80F. Avoid cold drafts.
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
• Feeding:  Does not require much food, so use a complete liquid fertilizer, fish/seaweed emulsion, or slow-release fertilizer once or twice during spring and summer.
• Propagation: Root division, Stem Cuttings
• Growth: Upright, Bushy
• Common Pests:  Mostly Resilient to pests
• Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets