How to Grow and Care for Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' and Points to Note

Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora', also called 'Siam Aurora' Chinese evergreen, is a very beautiful herbaceous plant. It is very shade-tolerant, which makes it ideal for growing at home. The leaves of Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' have a red glow, and even when it does not bloom it looks colorful. So how should we grow it? QinNongNet now introduces the growing methods for Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'.

I. Growth Habits of Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'

To grow Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' well, we first need to understand its habits. Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' likes bright light, but it cannot tolerate intense direct sunlight, which instead causes the leaves to turn yellow and the plant to develop poorly. When the sunlight is intense in summer, it should be shaded appropriately. It likes a warm living environment, so it can be grown at home with exposure to diffused light.

II. How to Grow Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'

Now that we understand the growth habits of Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora', next we introduce how to grow it. QinNongNet will cover the growing methods for Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' in full from five aspects: soil, light, temperature, water and fertilizer, and pruning.

1. Soil Environment

For growing Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora', it is best to use soil rich in humus, and the soil should be loose and fertile, so sandy soil mixed with fertilizer is the most suitable choice. The soil in the pot should be kept moist, but it must not be too wet or even waterlogged, otherwise the roots rot easily. It also has relatively high requirements for the humidity level of the air.

2. Light Requirements

The most beautiful part of this plant is its leaves. It is shade-tolerant, but it does better in a spot with ample sunlight, though direct strong light should be avoided. In summer, the pot should be placed on a windowsill on the north side of the home; in winter, move it to a south window. In a place that is too dark, the leaf color will fade. If the sunlight is too strong, it will scorch the leaves.

3. Temperature Requirements

This plant likes warm places. Generally, an environment with a daytime temperature of 30 degrees and a nighttime temperature of 25 degrees is the most suitable. In winter, it can survive even at 10 degrees, but it must be between 15-18 degrees to grow normally. In summer, if the temperature exceeds 25 degrees, water should be sprinkled on the leaves to lower the leaf temperature.

4. Water and Fertilizer Needs

For this plant, the soil in the pot should be kept from drying and cracking and from becoming waterlogged. In summer, water should often be sprinkled on the leaves; on one hand this keeps the leaves clean and increases their gloss, and on the other hand it cools the leaves. In winter, spraying should be reduced, otherwise spots will appear, and in severe cases it can cause rot. During the growing season, to make it more robust, some nitrogen liquid fertilizer can be used. After autumn, increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to strengthen the stems and prevent lodging.

5. Pruning

To help the plant grow better, it should be pruned at the right time. Pruning generally means cutting off leaves that have already turned yellow or are not growing well. Pruning several times can make the leaves of the whole plant more vivid and full. When the plant grows too tall, the young buds can be cut off to encourage the growth of new branches and leaves, making it more attractive.

The above is what QinNongNet introduces about how to grow Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'. Here QinNongNet also wants to tell everyone a little fact about Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora': Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' belongs to the Araceae family, and as everyone knows, some plants in the Araceae family can be used medicinally, and they are also toxic. QinNongNet tells everyone here that Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' is not toxic and can be planted directly in a room, and can also be placed in a bedroom!