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Aglaonema Lady Valentine for Sale Online
Aglaonema Lady Valentine is a wonderful ruby red aglaonema, with big dark green leaves and red mottled centers. This popular indoor houseplant gains its praise from both its ravishing blush foliage and its low maintenance care regimen.
Scientifically referred to as Aglaonema Anyamanee, the Aglaonema Lady Valentine Plant is an ideal plant for novice houseplant growers. The plant care for these beauties is incredibly laid back for the Valentine is extremely drought tolerant and will grow in a variety of light levels.
These tropical plants thrive best in a bright indirect light and a well draining potting soil. Aglaonema however, are praised for their ability to live in both fluorescent and lower natural lighting levels. In the growing seasons of spring and summer, we recommend applying a well balanced fertilizer for optimal growth. In the drier seasons of fall and winter, this plant will benefit from a reduced watering schedule with an increase in overall humidity.
The beautiful leaf pattern of this easy-care, low light indoor plant will instantly make it one of your new favorites, just like it did us. Lady Valentine Chinese Evergreen is one of the best plants growing in the office due to its love for low light levels.
Hardiness Zone: | 10-11 |
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Mature Height: | 16 to 20 Inches |
Mature Width: | 1 to 2 Feet |
Sunlight: | Fluorescent to bright indirect |
Habit: | Compact habit |
Foliage: | Dark green with bright pinkish red dappling the center, mature leaves have more pink |
Soil Condition: | Evenly moist in well-draining soil |
Water Requirements: | Water when top inch is dry, slightly drought tolerant |
Uses: | Indoor plant perfect for shelves, windowsills, coffee tables |
Pet Safety: | Not pet safe, toxic to cats and dogs |
How to Care for Aglaonema Lady Valentine
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!
What light is best for Aglaonema Lady Valentine Plants?
Aglaonema Lady valentine likes bright, indirect light, and will tolerate shaded low light or fluorescent light.
How do I fertilize Aglaonema Lady Valentine Plants?
Aglaonema Lady Valentine plants can be fertilized twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer is sufficient. A slow release indoor plant food or a liquid formula would both work - simply make sure to stay within the recommended dosage, or even half strength for smaller plants will do.
How do I water Aglaonema Valentine?
Aglaonema Lady Valentine plants like to stay evenly moist, but it is better to underwater them than overwater them. A humidity tray or spraying the leaves with water throughout the week will help keep this humidity-loving plant happy. If the leaves are browning, it is a good idea to switch to bottled, distilled or filtered water since is it sensitive to salts and minerals in city water.
What soil is best for Aglaonema Lady Valentine Plants?
A well-balanced potting soil with both organic matter and good drainage is best for a red Aglaonema Lady Valentine. It will tolerate some drying out between waterings, but once the soil is dry to the touch for the first inch or so it is a good time to water them.