Overview
Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) is a plant with a upright, clump-forming habit in the genus Aglaonema, part of the Araceae family, with evergreen, variegated foliage. Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include indoor ornamental.
About
Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) is an upright, clump-forming Aglaonema cultivar grown for its variegated evergreen leaves. It prefers low light and suits full shade to partial shade positions. Plant it in a neutral loam and keep the soil at a moderate moisture level. It is intended as an indoor ornamental and fares best in sheltered, north-, east- or west-facing spots.
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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In the garden
Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) belongs to the Araceae family and presents as an upright, clump-forming evergreen with variegated foliage. As a named cultivar it is handled like other indoor Aglaonema, kept out of strong sun and placed where light is gentle rather than direct. Use a loam-based potting medium with a neutral pH and water to maintain moderate moisture: do not allow the mix to dry out completely, but avoid constantly waterlogged conditions. Positioning matters — the plant tolerates full shade to partial shade and performs well in sheltered aspects such as north-, east- or west-facing windows. The UK hardiness rating H4 corresponds to average hardiness, so treat White Kiwi primarily as an indoor ornamental rather than an exposed outdoor specimen. As an indoor ornamental, it suits living rooms, offices and enclosed conservatories where it will remain sheltered from drafts and temperature extremes. Keep the plant in a location where its variegated leaves receive bright, indirect light from an east- or west-facing aspect to maintain clear leaf patterning without scorching the margins; that placement best preserves the cultivar's defining foliage character.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aglaonema
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moderate
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Upright, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Variegated
- Suggested uses
- Indoor ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v)
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v)?
Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) need?
Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) hardy in the UK?
Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Aglaonema White Kiwi ('Kk9004'PBR) (v)?
Stem cuttings, Division.