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Other names of the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen, also known as Silver Queen Evergreen, Silver Queen Chinese Evergreen, and Silver Queen Aglaonema, is a foliage plant of the genus Aglaonema in the family Araceae. Its leaf colour is beautiful, and it is especially shade-tolerant. Potted plants placed around a room have a striking effect, looking especially bright and comfortable. At present, the Silver Queen is often used as cut leaves for flower arrangements or as potted plants to decorate indoor and outdoor environments.

Morphological characteristics of the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen is a perennial herbaceous plant, with a plant height of 30-40 cm. Its roots are yellow, bean-sprout shaped, and very small. The stem is upright and unbranched, with obvious internodes. The leaves are alternate, with long petioles whose bases expand into sheaths. The leaves are narrow and long, light green, with grey-green stripes on the surface, and a relatively large area. Unopened leaves are round and wrapped. New leaves are light green, with grey and some light green spots in the middle, and the underside is light green. Grown leaves are slightly darker in colour. Newly grown leaves are about 3 cun, and after forming they are 5 or 6 cun.

Growth characteristics of the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen likes a warm and humid climate and is not cold-tolerant. Its suitable growth temperature is 16-21 °C. Therefore, in summer, heat prevention and cooling should be carried out with attention to ventilation; in winter, it should be cultivated in a greenhouse or indoors, with an overwintering temperature of 10 °C as suitable, and not lower than 5 °C. During the growing period, the Silver Queen needs sufficient water; in midsummer, spray water on the leaves morning and evening every day, and place it in a semi-shaded spot. In winter, stem and leaf growth slows, so water should be controlled and the potting soil kept slightly dry. In late spring and early summer, a small amount of acidic nitrogen fertiliser can be applied; in summer, increase nitrogen fertiliser; in early and mid-autumn, some compound fertiliser can be applied; in late autumn and early winter, stop fertilising. With sufficient fertiliser, the stems are thick and strong, there are many tillers, and the leaves are large and plump.

The role of the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen is famous for its unique air-purifying ability. The higher the concentration of pollutants in the air, the more it can exert its purifying ability, so it is very suitable for dark rooms with poor ventilation. The Silver Queen can remove nicotine and formaldehyde from the air. If there are smokers at home or the home has just been renovated, consider placing a pot of Silver Queen to purify the indoor air. The Silver Queen also has high ornamental value; its leaves are large and broad, and its form is beautiful and elegant. It can be placed in the living room, bedroom, balcony, kitchen and other places, playing a role in decorating the home and improving the environment. In addition, the Silver Queen is toxic. After the stem of the Silver Queen is broken, it secretes a transparent liquid that is extremely spicy, stronger than yellow lantern peppers, and the effect is long-lasting. When planting it at home, be sure to prevent children from breaking the stems and leaves to play with and lick them or put them in their mouths.