Overview
Aglaonema oblongifolium is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Aglaonema, part of the Araceae family, with green, pink, green variegated foliage. Aglaonema oblongifolium 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
Differs from Aglaodorum in having an inflorescence with a short peduncle, female flowers in spirals, an erect or repent stem and basal placentation. FLOWERS : unisexual, perigone absent. MALE FLOWER : stamens not forming clear floral groups, filaments usually distinct, connective thickened, thecae opposite, obovoid, short, dehiscing by apical pore or reniform transverse slit. FEMALE FLOWER : ovary subglobose, 1-locular, ovule 1, anatropous, shortly ovoid, funicle very short, placenta basal, style short, thick, stigma broad, discoid, concave centrally. 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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About the genus
Aglaonema is a genus of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. They are known commonly as Chinese evergreens.
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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 oblongifolium 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 oblongifolium
- 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 oblongifolium?
Aglaonema oblongifolium prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aglaonema oblongifolium need?
Aglaonema oblongifolium grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aglaonema oblongifolium hardy in the UK?
Aglaonema oblongifolium 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 oblongifolium?
Separating basal shoots, Division in spring.
More in the Aglaonema genus
- Aglaonema 'Venus'Chinese Evergreen
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