Aglaonema 'Alumina' (Alumina Chinese Evergreen)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Aglaonema |
| Cultivar | 'Alumina' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | The Genus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 45 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Evergreen perennial herbs. |
| Landscape | Shade gardens, containers, and houseplants. |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings and by dividing the basal shoots. |
| Cultivation | Grow best in deep shade in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Native to humid, shady tropical forest habitat. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Erect or decumbent and creeping. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are mostly silver coloured with some green. |
| Flower Description | White. |
| Fruit Description | A fleshy red berry |
Photographs
Aglaonema 'Alumina', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Aglaonema 'Alumina', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.