aglaonema for southern california Aglaonema Silver Bay 'Chinese Evergreen' – B.Willow

aglaonema for southern california Aglaonema Silver Bay 'Chinese Evergreen' – B.WillowAglaonema 'Silver Bay' is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. It is also known as the Chinese Everygreen. Light: Bright to low indirect light. Can tolerate lower light, but thrives in bright light. No direct sun. Water: Water when the soil is about 75 100% dry. Leaves will begin to curl in and or droop. Aglaonema can experience root rot easily from overwatering, so make sure the soil dries thoroughly in between watering.

Aglaonema 'Silver Bay' is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. It is also known as the Chinese Everygreen.

Light: Bright to low indirect light. Can tolerate lower light, but thrives in bright light. No direct sun. 

Water: Water when the soil is about 75-100% dry. Leaves will begin to curl in and/or droop. Aglaonema can experience root rot easily from overwatering, so make sure the soil dries thoroughly in between watering. 

Repotting: Repot into a nutrient rich, chunky soil. You can add orchid bark, gravel, LECA, perlite, rice hulls, etc into a regular potting mix. If repotting into a glazed ceramic or plastic pot, you won’t need to water as often as the pot will retain moisture. Terra cotta or unglazed ceramic is sometimes better to allow more airflow to the soil.

Pet-Safe: No, sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, a substance that irritates skin, mucous membranes and the body. Pet will need to consume this plant to experience any irritation or sickness, it is okay to be around your pet if they don’t eat it.