aglaonema nitidum
'ernesto's favourite'

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Central pattern

Stands out with its robust, tall growth habit and elliptic green leaves featuring a distinctive silvery-grey stripe running along the center of the leaves. This central marking covers about half of each leaf blade with irregular, rough edges, creating a natural contrast against the green background while thriving in shaded conditions.

Care & maintenance

Light

Low light

All areas of your interior that are in the shade or more than 2.5 meters away from a natural light source.

Temperature

Warm (64.4°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 85% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Large

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The aglaonema ernesto's favourite can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Discovered growing naturally in Thailand and documented by Brown in 1984.
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