About
Aglaonema 'Silver Bay' is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows slowly and forms an upright clump, typically reaching heights of approximately 90 cm. Its large leaves feature a dark green border surrounding a lighter green center. This plant is also effective at improving indoor air quality.
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
- 0.5-1 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