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Aglaonema nitidum 'Silver Queen'

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Aglaonema nitidum 'Silver Queen'

Family Name: Araceae
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Herbaceous perennial with upright growth habit, reaching a height and spread of 0.6 m.
Foliage Large, alternate leaves are oblong to lanceolate with entire leaf margin (smooth and not toothed or lobed) and acuminate leaf apex (tapering to a sharp point). Leaves are mostly shiny white with green border and irregular markings which tend to lie parallel with the lateral veins. The leaf underside is yellowish green.
Flowers Flowers consist of a greenish spathe and white spadix.
Etymology The genus "Aglaonema" is derived from the Greek words that mean bright ("aglos") and thread ("nema").
Ethnobotanical Uses Others: Aglaonema spp. absorb toxic formaldehyde in the air, thus purifying the air.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Phytoremediation (Aerial Contaminant(s))

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils
Maintenance Requirements Low
Pest(s) Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Stem Cutting, Division

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, White
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Green - Light Green, White

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Master ID 327
Species ID 1623
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Species record last updated on: 30 August 2024.
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