If you’re looking to bring a pop of color to your collection of leafy greens, Lisa Eldred Steinkopf of the Houseplant Guru waxes poetic about aglaonema. “In years past, it was a plain green plant seen in every mall and office suite,” she says. “Though those green ones have their place, they have been hybridized to have colorful leaves in all shades of pink, red, peach, green and more.”That said, aglaonema has a lot more to offer than good looks.
As Steinkopf points out, they’re low-maintenance, too. “Because it has slightly succulent stems, it is a bit drought-tolerant,” she says. “The colorful leaves don’t need full sun to keep their beautiful colors.”
Difficulty: Easy
Lighting Preferences: Bright, indirect sunlight
Watering Requirement: Water when soil is completely dry.
Average Height: 2-3 feet
Climate: Grow best in 65 to 75°F. Since they love humidity, you might want to mist them every so often.
Care Tips: These plants do best in well-drained soil and benefit from occasional fertilizer.
