In what environment does Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) grow better

Other names for Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema)

Large-leaf Chinese evergreen, well-dried grass

Growth habits of Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema)

Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) prefers a warm and humid environment and needs sunlight, but avoids direct strong light. Even without light, it can grow in a shady environment.

It is not cold-tolerant. In winter, the growth temperature must not be lower than 12 degrees. The normal growth temperature is around 30 degrees.

Growth requires fertile, loose, acidic soil with good drainage.

Main values of Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema)

Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) has medicinal value and ornamental value

Medicinal value

The whole plant of Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) can be used as medicine. The leaves are mainly taken and boiled together with meat for consumption, which can treat conditions such as heat in the blood, coughing up blood, and heat accumulation in the large intestine.

Its stems and leaves pounded together with piece sugar and mixed for medicinal use can treat diseases such as rabies bites.

Taken internally after being decocted, it can treat symptoms such as sore and swollen throat and vomiting blood.

Ornamental value

Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) is a plant that stays green all year round and remains lasting.

It can be potted and placed in halls for viewing. Or the leaves can be cut to make flower arrangements and placed on tables, in bedrooms and other places to optimize the decorative environment.

In addition, Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) can be made into bonsai, allowing it to grow naturally and display a poetic and picturesque beauty and sensory appeal, making people feel pleased.