Plant Know-How: Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty'

Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' is one of our favorite easy going plants. These lush plants are a perfect choice for the beginner plant parent. Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, and may even grow in lower lighting conditions where other plants struggle. Because of this and their general ease of care you'll often see Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' in restaurants, malls, stores, and anywhere needing a touch of green! Aglaonema is a large genus containing a wide variety of species and cultivars. While some members of the genus can grow to be quite large and bushy Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' tends to stay on the smaller side. This isn't a plant that will outgrow your home! With its small size and easy going nature this is a plant thats hard to pass up! If you want to know the best way to take care of your Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' we've got all of its care info for you here!

HOW TO CARE FOR AGLAONEMA 'EMERALD BEAUTY':

Light Requirements: Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty' is native to the shady rainforests of Asia, which makes it well adapted for home conditions. Your plant will do best in bright indirect light to medium indirect light and may even grow in some lower light conditions.

Water Tips for Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty': Allow about half of the soil to dry before watering again. When you are watering make sure that the soil is fully saturated and allowed to flow from the drainage holes to ensure your plant is properly hydrated. Often times multiple plants are potted together in a single pot to create a fuller look. Fully saturating your soil ensures that all the plants in the pot are getting equally watered.

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

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

Did you know? As your Aglaonema grows it's not uncommon for it to drop it's lower leaves and develop something like a trunk. Don't be worried if yours begins to grow like this! As long as the plant is healthy overall and still growing there isn't anything to worry about! If your plant becomes top heavy give it some support to help it to stay upright!