How to grow a lush aglaonema bush: rules for flower care
One of the frequent problems that growers face when growing aglaonema is the loss of decorativeness by the bush. It manifests itself in this way: the once lush bush stretches out, and its stems become bare, especially in the lower part, and over time the plant looks more like a stick with a bunch of leaves at the top. To avoid this phenomenon and preserve the splendor of the bush, you should know what he loves and what he hates. aglaonema and how to properly care for her.
What does Aglaonema need?
First of all, in order for the bush to grow compact and the plant to feel well, it is necessary to provide it with suitable conditions, namely:
- Diffused lighting... Even variegated plant varieties cannot stand direct sunlight, so southern windowsills should be avoided. At the same time, in deep shade, such types of flowers will not be able to maintain their pattern and rich color, but as a temporary option (for a short time), aglaonema can also stand there.
- Abundant watering... The plant is quite hygrophilous and needs abundant watering. However, the potted soil should dry out well after the previous watering. In constant moist soil, the roots of the flower begin to rot. In winter, twice watering a month is enough.
- Periodic transplant... As the bush grows, he needs to change the pot to a more spacious one so that the flower has room to grow. At the same time, you can renew the soil.
Once a month during the growing season, aglaonema can be fertilized with a complex for decorative deciduous plants, although the flower does not put forward special requirements for fertilizing and can easily do without them.
At home aglaonema blooms rarely, but inflorescences do not shine with special beauty. They are small and inconspicuous, so often flower growers break out the inflorescences in the bud so that they do not take away the strength from the plant. However, if you wish, you can leave them in order to see a new color note instead of the off-white cob - red fruits.
What does Aglaonema dislike?
For all its unpretentiousness, aglaonema does not tolerate drafts, so you should avoid windows that open. In addition, overflow for her is simply deadly. Watering with cold water brings no less harm to the flower.
In the spring-summer period, the aglaonema pot should be removed away from windows.
How to return a decorative look to a bare bush?
If, despite the created conditions, the stem of the aglaonema is still bare, and there are no signs of the formation of new plants at its base, do not rush to throw the flower away. For some varieties, this is quite common, which manifests itself as the bush ages.
You can rejuvenate a flower and return it to its former appearance by breaking off the stem almost at the very base.
Such a stressful situation will wake up the plant: dormant buds will wake up on the remaining stump, and at speed a young lush bush with many shoots will form on it. In addition, shoots can also appear from underground shoots.
Apical and stem cuttings are good for plant propagation by rooting them in water.
Thank you for the article, with the information I need so much. I bought a flower in the fall, but I didn’t know anything about it, and it turns out that it can also bloom, I’m very glad!