Common Name: Siam Aglaonema, Siam Aurora, Aglaonema Firecracker, Siam Aurora Red Aglaonema, and Siam
Botanical Name: Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora’
Other names: Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora’
Origin: Southeast Asia
What's special?
This unusual beauty having red & green patterned foliage is one of the easiest and also one of the most stylish of all houseplants to grow. What's more, this plant can easily survive low light conditions and can prosper with just little water. You can keep them anywhere - desks or tabletops, coffee tables or side tables in dens, living rooms, and bedrooms - they shall be comfortable in any room in your home, especially if window light is a commodity. If you want to add some exotic red character to your garden or any other space, then this tropical evergreen perennial is the perfect plant for you.
Growth Habits: Up to 40 inches (≈ 100 cms)
Soil Requirement: Any well drained potting mix
Watering Schedule: Twice a week
Light condition: 4 – 5 hours of bright indirect sunlight
Ideal Temperature: Anywhere between 16 - 32 degree Celsius
Repotting instructions: These plants do not require much repotting. You may be required to do it once in two years. Use some fresh soil while repotting.
Suitable Locations: Places where the plant can get indirect light like Balcony, closer to window, floor accent, desks or tabletops, etc.
Maintenance: Low
Caring Tips:
• Water well during summer months and reduce it during winter but do not let the soil dry completely. You can also mist the leaves of this plant to raise the humidity level. • You can wipe the big leaves of this plant with a moistened cloth or cotton to remove dust & dirt. • Right place for this plant is very important. You will need to find a spot of low indirect light. Too much sunlight can damage the leaves. • Always remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and discard them.