Aglaonema Chocolate – Chinese Evergreen
Rich, dark foliage sits nestled within deep luscious jungle greens. Striped with burgundy veining, Aglaonema Chocolate is one of the darker Aglaonema varieties available. Its velvety colouration across broad full foliage makes this house plant perfect for warming that darker corner, cosying up your living space.
Aglaonema Chocolate Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Hit the lights! Due to its darker leaf colour, the Aglaonema Chocolate will thrive in lower light conditions.
Dodge the drought! The Aglaonema requires its soil to be kept moist at all times so try to avoid letting the soil drying out completely.
Time for a spring clean! Use a damp cloth to remove any dust settling on your Aglaonema’s leaves to keep it in tip top condition.
Light
Aglaonema will thrive in low to bright light levels. The lighter the leaf colour the higher the required light levels. Plain, dark green varieties will thrive in near shade, whereas the lighter, variegated types need well lit, bright conditions. Avoid direct sunlight as this will scorch the leaves.
Watering
Keep the soil moist at all times, do not allow it to dry out. Do not overwater as this may encourage root rot. Moderation is the key.
Temperature
Normal room temperature 18-24°C, however avoid cold draughts.
Humidity
Chinese Evergreens can tolerate less humidity than some other plants, yet it will still appreciate your efforts to improve surrounding humidity levels, either via regular misting or using a pebble tray.
Feed
Slow release fertiliser once a month during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
Chocolate is a compact Aglaonema reaching an ultimate height of 0.5-1m.
Please note: each plant is unique so available heights are approximate and the plant you receive may vary by ±10%.
Toxicity
These plants can cause irritation if eaten and the sap is a skin and eye irritant. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Air Purifying
Cleans and improves air quality by filtering toxins from the surrounding environment.
Origin
East Asia, mainly Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
