Overview
Aglaonema commutatum is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Aglaonema, part of the Araceae family, with green, pink, green variegated foliage. Aglaonema commutatum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Aglaonema commutatum, the poison dart plant, is a species of flowering plant in the Chinese evergreen genus Aglaonema, family Araceae. It is native to the Philippines and northeastern Sulawesi, and has been introduced to other tropical locales, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Comoros, the Chagos Archipelago, India, Bangladesh, and the Cook Islands. Its hybrid cultivar 'Silver Queen' (with A. nitidum) has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as a houseplant. Grow it in partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs tropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1a). It works well for houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aglaonema
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Aglaonema commutatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Green, Pink, Green variegated
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aglaonema commutatum
- Propagation
- Separating basal shoots, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Stem and root rots in very wet compost
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aglaonema commutatum?
Aglaonema commutatum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aglaonema commutatum need?
Aglaonema commutatum grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aglaonema commutatum hardy in the UK?
Aglaonema commutatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Aglaonema commutatum?
Separating basal shoots, Division in spring.
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