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Aglaonema 'Adelia'
| Family Name: | Araceae |
Aglaonema 'Adelia' is an easy-to-grow cultivar that produce variegated leaves that is dark green with a pink midrib and veins, and pink and/or light green spots. This ornamental plant is suitable for indoor container planting. Keep away from bright, direct sunlight.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 0.5 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant that can grow up to 0.3 - 0.5 m in height. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are broadly egg-shaped that tapers into a soft tip. The leaves are dark green with irregular bright pink bands on the midrib and veins, and light green, greenish-yellow and/or pink spots scattered on either sides. The undersides of leaves have the same patterns above but in a shade of reddish-pink. The petiole (leaf stalk) is bright pink that fades to white near the base. Lower leaves are often shed, exposing the stem. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is a white spadix, and subtended by a white spathe. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight or semi-shade and prefers moist, well-draining, loamy soil. Although it tolerates heavy shade, the plant may grow leggy over time. Keep away from bright, direct sunlight to prevent leaves from scorching. This plant was bred by Gregory Hambali and was introduced to the trade in 2000. |
| Etymology | The generic epithet Aglaonema is derived from Greek aglaos, "bright" and nema, "thread", possibly referring to the stamens. The cultivar name 'Adelia' is named after Adelia Angeles, a plant collector from the Philippines. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is suitable for planting in shaded areas of parks and gardens, underneath tree canopy. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with the sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Pink, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Pink, Patterned |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers , Monoecious |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
| Ovary Position | Superior / Hypogynous |
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Others
| Master ID | 31564 |
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| Species ID | 5963 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
