About
Aglaonema 'Orange Star' is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows in an upright, clump-forming manner. Its sizable, glossy leaves display a vibrant coral pink to orange hue, accented by dark green margins. The intensity of the leaf color varies with light exposure, becoming more vivid in brighter conditions.
About the genus
Aglaonema consists of rhizomatous evergreen perennials characterized by short stems that support long-stalked leaves, which frequently exhibit appealing variegation. The plant produces inconspicuous flowering spathes that are typically greenish or cream in color.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1B
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants
- Toxicity
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow under glass. Water moderately as excess water will lead to stem rot. See houseplant cultivation for further information
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate from basal shoots or by division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free