About
Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' is a perennial plant that maintains an upright growth, reaching heights of up to 40 cm. Its elongated, lance-like leaves are primarily silver, adorned with darker green marbling. This variety rarely produces flowers.
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
- Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- 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