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How to grow Aglaonema commutatum Silver Queen

Written by Maggie

Dec 15 2020

How to grow Aglaonema commutatum Silver Queen

When growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen', we should choose loose and breathable acid soil and spray ferrous sulphate solution regularly. During the growth period, the temperature should be controlled between 20 ° C and 24 ° C. The soil should be kept moist in spring and autumn, and the amount of water should be increased in summer. The plants should be placed in a cool place, and the thin fertilizer should be applied once every 15 days or so.

Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

1, Soil for growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen' requires a loose, breathable and well drained acid soil before planting. A mixture of humus, pastoral and sandy soils may be used, as well as peat soils. During the curing period, the plants can be watered with rice water, beer mixed with water and ferrous sulphate, which can be watered once a month. Acidic soil is conducive to the growth of the root system.

2, Temperature for growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen' likes warm environment, suitable for plant growth temperature between 20 degrees to 24 degrees, winter temperature around 10 degrees.In winter, when the temperature is below 5 degrees, plants will be frostbitten; in summer, when the temperature is above 30 degrees, plants will stop growing and their leaves will appear dry and yellow.Keep plants indoors during the winter and in a cool, airy place during the summer.

3, Light for growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen' does not like strong light and can move plants to semi-shade when the sun is strong. In summer, avoid the hot sun of noonday, can be in morning and evening during, Put Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen' in the balcony or move outdoors, give the plant sufficient illumination, and undertake photosynthesis. Sufficient sunlight will make the leaves of plants broad green, and can enhance the ornamental value.

Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

4, Sewage sludge for growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

In the spring and autumn Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen' season, plants need to be given enough water to keep the soil moist. During high temperature, water can be used to spray leaves to ensure that leaves have sufficient moisture. During the growth period of plants, about 15 days can be applied once thin fertilizer, fertilization at night as far as possible, water can be watered once in the morning of the next day, dilute the fertility, and fertilization should stop in winter.

Notes for growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

1. Water and fertilizer control for growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

Spring and autumn are the growing season for the Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen', so water should be very sufficient. The soil should always be kept wet, and often spray its branches and leaves with water close to room temperature to prevent the phenomenon of dry tip, but be careful not to make water.In the growing season generally need to apply a half month thin liquid fertilizer, water in winter to be less, stop topdressing.

2. Disease and insect control for growing Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'

The dense cluster of Silver Empress has poor ventilation and is vulnerable to the damage of scale insects, so prevention should be given priority.In case of scale insects, 50% marathon emulsion 1000-1500 times liquid can be sprayed once every 7 days, and even 2-3 times can be sprayed.

Aglaonema commutatum 'Silver Queen'