Plant Know-How: Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna'

As you may know by now Aglaonema is one of our favorite genus for beginners. If you like Aglaonema for their ease of care but want something a little more flashy then look no further than Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna'. Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' is a cultivar of Aglaonema, meaning it doesn't exist in the wild. This cultivar was selectively bred for the striking contrast between its white stems and patterned leaves. While Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' may be flashier than some of its all green relatives its care remains largely the same as other Algaonema. One of the only differences in care you'll find is that Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' does best in bright indirect light, while many all green Aglaonema can thrive in a range of light conditions. If you want to learn all about the care for Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' and why it needs brighter light then read on!

HOW TO CARE FOR AGLAONEMA 'GOLDEN MADONNA':

Light Requirements: Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' needs bright indirect light to thrive. It can be grown in medium indirect light but you may lose some of the striking color its known for.

Water Tips for Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna': Allow the soil of your Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' to go halfway dry before watering. Whenever you water be sure to fully saturate the soil until water is running out of the drainage holes. Often with Aglaonema multiple plants are potted together for a fuller look. Fully saturating the soil ensures all of these plants are watered equally.

The Best Soil for Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna': Your plant will grow best in a chunky, well draining soil mix. Our Folia Favorite Potting Mix is a great choice!

Is Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' Pet Safe? Aglaonema 'Golden Madonna' is not pet safe and can be toxic when consumed by pets. 

Did you know? Variegated plants, or plants with white or light foliage, will almost always require bright light to thrive. The reason for this is because the white foliage does not contain chlorophyll, the essential part of the plant that allows the plant to produce food for itself. Brighter light is essential for these plants so the green foliage can compensate for the chlorophyl lacking white foliage!