Aglaonema 'Emerald Holiday' (Emerald Holiday Chinese Evergreen)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Aglaonema |
| Cultivar | 'Emerald Holiday' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| References | Profile contributed in part by Tobias Edwards. |
| Origin | The species was introduced into western cultures in the 1800's. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | In Asia many the species and cultivars are purported to bring luck. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 13b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 16-22 |
| Temperature (°F) | 60-75 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Bushy and rounded in form, becoming looser with age and in very low light levels. |
| Landscape | Commonly used in homes and office interior plants aping and as an air purifier. |
| Propagation | Division of rhizomes and cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of low light. |
| Pests | Scale, mealybug, spider mites and aphids may be of concern. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Soft herbaceous stems that are tan coloured. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape. |
| Flower Description | A small spandex with a tan bract, flowering in summer. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are variegated green and tan with a pink midrib. |