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In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

  
  Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: II. Aglaonema
Aglaonema, commonly called Chinese Evergreen, is a member of the family Araceae and comprises 21 known species that are native to southeast Asia where they grow in the humid, heavily shaded tropical forest (Huxley, 1994).
Cultivated in the East for centuries, Aglaonema was believed to bring fortune to life and probably was introduced to the western world in 1885 (Brown, 2000).
In summary, chilling injury in Aglaonema was characterized by dark and greasy-appearing patches on injured leaves.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /EP103   (1209 words)

  
  Aglaonema
Aglaonema is one of the most favorite indoor plants, as it grows easily with minimum care and is ideal to even the most inexperienced amateur gardener.
The first time aglaonemas crossed their natural borders was around 1900 when the plant was brought to America and has been cultivated ever since.
Aglaonemas belong to the aroids family, together with spathifyllum, dieffenbachia and philodentron.
www.valentine.gr /aglaonema_en.htm   (493 words)

  
 Aglaonema Production Guide
Originally, Aglaonema modestum (Chinese evergreen) and Aglaonema commutatum `Treubii' (ribbon evergreen) were the major cultivars, but many newer cultivars obtained from plant collectors and breeders, have recently become more important.
Potting media utilized must have excellent aeration, as Aglaonema does not grow well in heavy, wet mixes, although ample soil moisture is necessary.
Aglaonema does not appear to be seriously affected by insect, mite or related pests, with the possible exception of periodic infestations of caterpillars (larvae) of lepidopterous insects, mealybugs as well as aglaonema and latania scales.
mrec.ifas.ufl.edu /Foliage/folnotes/aglaonem.htm   (1401 words)

  
 Flower Council - Aglaonema ‘Green Sun’
This houseplant, Aglaonema ‘Green Sun’, owes its air of exclusivity to its ivory white stems and artistic markings on its leaves.
Aglaonema are strong, leafy plants and will grow well even in poor lighting conditions.
Aglaonema ‘Green Sun’ (vbn code 20455) is only available in limited numbers from the Dutch flower and plant auctions.
www.flowercouncil.org /uk/news/fpnews/Flowerplantnews2004/04_dec_aglaonema.asp   (245 words)

  
 Aglaonema Production Guide For Commercial Growers
Aglaonema 'Abidjan' (Abidjan Evergreen) is a vigorous larger aglaonema with leaf appearance intermediate between Ribbon Evergreen and Silver Queen Evergreen.
Tissue com position- Suggested optimum ranges of elements for aglaonema are as follows: nitrogen-2.5 to 3.5%; phosphorus-0.4 to 0.7%; potassium-1.5 to 2.5%; calcium-0.5 to 1.0%; magnesium-0.4 to 0.8%; boron-10 to 50 ppm; copper-10 to 60 ppm; iron-50 to 300 ppm; manganese-50 to 300 ppm; and zinc-25 to 200 ppm.
Aglaonema does not appear to be seriously affected by insect, mite, or related pest problems with the possible exception of periodic infestations of caterpillars (larvae) of lepidopterous insects, root-infesting mealy bugs as well as aglaonema and latania scales.
www.mrec.ifas.ufl.edu /FoliageDigest/v4n8.html   (3001 words)

  
 Aglaonema "Silver King" - Chinese Evergreen - Araceae
Aglaonema "Silver King" are hybrid tropical plants grown mostly for their ornamental foliage.
Culture: Aglaonema "Silver King" thrive in areas of 50% shade with intermediate temperatures of 55 degrees at night, to day temperatures of 65 degrees or higher.
Aglaonema "Silver King" was featured as Plant of the Week October 29-November 4, 1999.
www.plantoftheweek.org /week053.shtml   (224 words)

  
 Floral stars
Their patented cultivars, Jewel of India and Emerald Star, which are among the 26 patented varieties of Aglaonema in the U.S., have the brand name of Stars of India.
Aglaonemas are highly susceptible to 'winter injury' when the leaves of the plant turn brown.
The horitculturists hope that the Aglaonema hybrids currently being developed will replace Dieffenbachia, which bears close resemblance to the hybrid and whose popularity is on the wane owing to its poisonous properties.
www.flonnet.com /fl1607/16070900.htm   (1338 words)

  
 Aglaonema modestum - Chinese Evergreen - Araceae
Aglaonema modestum, or Chinese evergreen, a native of Southern China and Northern Thailand is a perennial plant that reaches 2 feet in height (60 cm).
Propagation: Aglaonema modestum is easily propagated from cuttings and divisions in the spring.
Aglaonema modestum was featured as Plant of the Week December 17-24, 2004.
www.plantoftheweek.org /week288.shtml   (308 words)

  
 aglaonema: lady in the shadows - Cooperative Extension - Library And Leisure Services - Seminole County Government ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Aglaonema belongs to the Araceae plant family that includes philodendron, caladium anthurium, and spathiphyllum.
Aglaonema species originate in the humid, heavily shaded tropical forest of southern Asia, mainly Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Aglaonema flowers are white and look like small calla or Spathiphyllum flowers but rarely form under normal conditions.
www.seminolecountyfl.gov /lls/coopext/articles.asp?articleID=98   (694 words)

  
 Growing and Care of CHINESE EVERGREEN (Aglaonema modestum) Your Gardening - Flower Information Source
Aglaonema grows well in water and is often used in conjunction with aquatic plantings in aquariums.
Aglaonema costatum is seldom met with in window gardens yet is a better foliage plant than modest.
It is short stemmed and branching, with leaves 8 inches long and 3 or 4 inches in width, patched in white and with white midribribs.
www.plantideas.com /in/in11.html   (165 words)

  
 Kwekerij De Amstel - Aglaonema
The Aglaonema is a plant which occurs in the wet and subtropical buches of Southeast Asia.
The plants grows at his best at a temperature of 20 up to 25 degrees and prefers to stand in the shade.
An air humidity of approximately 70% to 80% is for this plant ideal.
www.xs4all.nl /~deamstel/en/plants/aglaonema.htm   (80 words)

  
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The leaf blades are borbe on long, sheathing leaf stalks from a central growing point.
The aglaonemas (the Chinese Evergreen) are grown for their large and colourful foliage.
Aglaonemas tolerate some shade, but near-white varieties need a well-lit spot.
www.gflora.com /index.php?cmd=genus_body&genus_id=37   (250 words)

  
 Flowercouncil - Background information on Aglaonema ‘Green Sun’
Aglaonema is a member of the Araceae family.
Aglaonema is a strong, leafy plant that needs little light and will thrive in virtually any room as long as the temperature does not fall below 15° C. The yellow variegated types require more light.
The plant is suitable for hydroculture and acts as an air purifier.
www.flowercouncil.org /int/news/productnews/04_dec_aglaonema_ad.asp   (314 words)

  
 Butler's Nursery Aglaonema Emerald Star, Aglaonema, Aglaonema Silverado, Aglaonema Jewel of India, Aglaonema Silver ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Aglaonemas are wonderful, versatile plants for indoor use and have long been on the plantscapers list of "preferred" plants.
All of our Aglaonema varieties are grown off the ground on benches from start to finish.
As an added measure, special attention is given to disinfecting all cutting tools before each cut and all cuttings are kept off of the ground to keep them pathogen free.
www.butlersnursery.com /aglaonema/index.asp   (828 words)

  
 Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum)
Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' used as a ground cover in Acapulco
The Aglaonema grows better in cooler, humid conditions, but will survive the summer in Phoenix if kept in the shade.
The Aglaonema can be propagated by stem cuttings that root easily.
www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Araceae/Aglaonema_commutatum.html   (251 words)

  
 agla1916
Aglaonema 'Lisa Joy' (A. nitidum 'Curtisii' x C. crispum)
Aglaonema 'Rhapsody in Green' = A. nitidum 'Rhapsody in Green'
Aglaonema 'Silver Rain' ('King of Siam' x 'Queen of Siam')
www.raretrees.org /agla1916.html   (1372 words)

  
 Aglaonema Growers' Notebook
This fascinating book, which has been out of print for over 20 years, is considered by many to be a classic reference on Aglaonema by the late Dr. Roy Jervis.
"This personal notebook on Aglaonemas has been a fun project and is being shared in the hope that it will help other Aglaonema growers to identify their plants.
His interest was in the newly found Aglaonema which I had collected in the wilds of South East Asia.
www.aroid.org /literature/agh/agh.html   (270 words)

  
 Aglaonema Jewel of India, Hybrid Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen, Jewel of India, Low light plant
Aglaonema Jewel of India is one of the "new breed" of Aglaonema hybrids.
One area that has always been a real downside to growing, shipping and caring for Aglaonemas is they are cold sensitive.
Aglaonemas are one of the plants used in the NASA Clean Air Study and has shown to help remove Formaldehyde.
www.aglaonemas.com /Jewel_of_India.asp   (298 words)

  
 Plant Care, Indoor House plant Care, Agalonemas, spathiphyllum, dracaena,anthurium, ficus
An Aglaonema is a great addition or a wonderful "starter plant", because they can be used in so many places indoors.
The best part is this Aglaonema care information doesn't require you to spend big bucks buying fancy light meters, fertilizers or special pots.
The whole thing is completely downloadable on your computer so you can start learning about Aglaonema care in just a few moments entirely at my risk by clicking here.
aglaonemacare.com   (1443 words)

  
 Hort Digest #102 Recent Progress in Dracaena Decline and Aglaonema Foliar Blight Research (1990-1991)
Severe crown rot and leaf blight of Aglaonema was determined to be caused by a fungal pathogen, Fusarium subglutinans.
Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' was found to be tolerant to F.
Other Aglaonema cultivars are being propagated and will be tested for tolerance to this disease.
www.ctahr.hawaii.edu /TPSS/digest/hd102/hd102_2.html   (728 words)

  
 Pf's Aglaonema, aka Chinese Evergreen!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
They are tufted plants with short stems that give them an almost shrubby appearance.
Aglaonema derives from the Greek agalos, bright; and nema, a thread, referring to the stamens.
The temperature should be 60-65 degrees minimum as these are, for the most part, tropical plants.
pages.prodigy.com /gardenshop/green24.htm   (405 words)

  
 Aglaonema care, silver queen, chinese evergreen, bj freeman
Aglaonema care, silver queen, chinese evergreen, bj freeman
Aglaonemas - know as Chinese Evergreen have been grown for centuries
Aglaonema - A Favorite Indoor Plant - Chinese evergreen
www.plant-care.com /chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-care.html   (84 words)

  
 House Plants - Setting the scene for gardening indoors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Even the few kinds which are seemingly indifferent to the intensity of light respond to ideal lighting.
For example, the Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) will exist on pebbles and water in a dark corner, or in front of a sunny window.
However, when it is grown in humusy, moist soil and filtered light, the result is a longer lived, more handsome plant.
www.house-plants.info /house-plants-scene.htm   (436 words)

  
 AGLAONEMA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
he common name for Aglaonema is Chinese Evergreen, as Aglaonema modestum was first cultivated by the Chinese for centuries before culture of these plants spread to Europe and the Americas.
Aglaonemas grow vigorously in that part of the world, generally under dense shade trees.
They tend to be found in the lower elevations, though some are found on forested slopes.
www.ficustropicalplants.com /aglaonema.htm   (119 words)

  
 How to Care for Your Aglaonema
What "How to Care for Your Aglaonema" delivers is a simple guide you can understand and easily apply.
Caring for your plants shouldn't be a mystery, or confusing.
If you don't learn something which will help you with your care of Aglaonemas and other indoor plants - we'll refund your purchase.
www.digibuy.com /cgi-bin/product.html?101106245090   (176 words)

  
 Tropical Ornamentals - Aglaonema   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The tradition continues and now we have excellent availability of "Silver Queen" and "Emerald Beauty" in 6", 8", 10" and 14" pots.
In groupings or as stand alone specimens in the larger pot sizes, Aglaonemas can add class to any interiorscape.
We can also supply all our Ags in the Everlife Sub-irrigation system.
www.tropicalornamentals.com /to_ag.asp   (219 words)

  
 Plant Care, Indoor House plant Care, Agalonemas, spathiphyllum, dracaena,anthurium, ficus
The Aglaonema is a great addition or a wonderful "starter plant", because they can be used in so many places indoors.
You'll have pictures of all these plants so you can choose which plant fits your home and make sure you pick the right one up at the nursery.
The knowledge you'll gain will not be limited to just Aglaonemas but can be applied to growing most plants.
aglaonemas.com /success.asp   (1300 words)

  
 Aglaonema commutatum risk assessment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
(2)In a survey in 1988-91 P. meadii was isolated from Aglaonema nitidum cv.
Aglaonemas require shade since direct sun will turn leaves yellow.
(1)'Star of India', derived via controlled pollination between the seed parent Aglaonema hybrid 'Manila' x A. commutatum 'Elegans' and the pollen parent A. costatum, is submitted for the registration of plant variety rights in Australia.
www.hear.org /Pier/wra/pacific/aglaonema_commutatum_htmlwra.htm   (884 words)

  
 Low Light
They are large enough to use as a stand alone plant.
They say it has superior disease and pest resistance.
This new line of Aglaonema's have proven their usefulness in the interior plantscape market.
www.plantscaping.net /low_light.htm   (276 words)

  
 Gardening123 - Your Resource for Plant, Lawn and Houseplant Care
Aglaonema x ‘Jewel of India’ (Jewel of India Chinese Evergreen)
Aglaonema x ‘Queen of Siam’ (Queen of Siam Chinese Evergreen)
Aglaonema x ‘Rhapsody in Green’ (Rhapsody in Green Chinese Evergreen)
www.gardening123.com /GardenGuide/list_plants.asp?Page=8   (178 words)

  
 Definition of aglaonema - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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 Aglaonema (Aglaonema) | Genus
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Welcome to Garden Guides' plant type taxonomy guide, currently showing is the Genus Aglaonema (scientific name), commonly known as Aglaonema.
Aglaonema is a member of the Family Araceae (Arum Family).
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