Did you know that Aglaonema modestum also has a flower name?

Other names for Aglaonema modestum

Large-leaf Aglaonema, Well Dry Grass

Growth habits of Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum prefers a warm and humid environment and needs sunlight, but it dislikes direct strong light. Even without light, it can grow in a shady environment.

It is not cold-tolerant, and the winter growing temperature must not be below 12 degrees. The normal growing temperature is around 30 degrees.

Its growth requires fertile, loose, acidic soil with good drainage.

Main value of Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum has medicinal value and ornamental value.

Medicinal value

The whole plant of Aglaonema modestum can be used as medicine. The leaves are mainly taken and boiled together with meat for consumption, which can treat heat blood, coughing blood, large intestine heat accumulation and other conditions.

Its stems and leaves pounded together with slab sugar for medicinal use can treat rabies bites and other diseases.

Taken internally after decoction, it can treat sore and swollen throat, vomiting blood and other symptoms.

Ornamental value

Aglaonema modestum is a plant that stays green all year round and remains flourishing for a long time.

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

In addition, Aglaonema modestum can be made into bonsai, allowing it to grow naturally and display a poetic and picturesque beauty and sensory appeal, delighting the eye and the heart.