Aglaonema Species, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen

Aglaonemarotundum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Species
rotundum (ro-TUN-dum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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C
Orlando, FL | May 2012 | neutral

Just received this plant in a pot from a friend that didn't want it. The tag also calls it "Cory." I placed it on the back porch where ...Read More

Z
| May 2005 | positive

Aglaonema rotundum origins : tropical forest of sumatera. Its the only one of aglaonema with red colour leaf.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | positive

This plant is an excellent houseplant. It is somewhat uncommon, but a pretty and disctinctive species. The dark green oval leaves have re...Read More

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