Aglaonema Lipstick Plant - 4 Inch Nursery Pot
About Plant
- The plant originated from Southeast Asia and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and New Guinea.
- As a houseplant, it can be grown in a pot and can help in adding character to the room with its vibrant colours.
- It is a popular as well as beautiful indoor plant requiring low maintenance.
- Beautiful oval bright red leaves with green variegations are the reason behind it being named as Aglaonema Lipstick.
- The plant is a great way to break the monotony of a room with its bright red and green leaves.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Check the moisture of the soil by poking a small stick or your finger into the soil.
- If the topsoil feels dry upon touch, apply enough water to keep the soil moist but do not make it soggy.
- Mornings and evenings are the best time to water the plant.
- Avoid over watering the plant but also do not let it go completely dry.
Sunlight
- The plant thrives best in natural indirect sunlight as well as in artificial bright light. Fluorescent lights are the best source of artificial light.
- Direct sunlight may cause damage to the foliage of the plant.
Repotting
- It is suggested to not repot the plant for at least 2 weeks after the delivery of the plant.
- The plant requires repotting once every 2 years. Repot the plant using fresh soil and some fertilizer.
- It is advised to repot the plant late in the evening, after which it is to be kept in shade for a minimum of 3 days and then shifted in natural indirect sunlight or artificial bright light.
Fertilizer Application
- For better uptake of nutrients provided by the fertilizer, loosen the topsoil of the plant making sure to not disturb the roots of the plant.
- It is advised to apply organic fertilizer, once a month, during the main growing season of the plant.
- After the application of the fertilizer, the plant is to be watered to ensure uniform distribution of the fertilizer.
- Use of Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray is advised in case of insect pest attack or other diseases.
Propagation
- Aglaonema Lipstick Plant is very effortless to propagate and can be easily grown through cut off tips just as stem tip cutting.
Things to Avoid
- Avoid over watering the plant. Water only when the soil feels dry on touch or in appearance. Over watering will lead to drooping of the leaves of the plant.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight as it can damage the leaves and from AC Vents.
Probable Issues
- Yellow and small leaves- This can be due to a deficiency of copper in the soil or due the inability of the plant to take up the copper nutrient from the soil. Cool temperature often leads to the inability of the plant to take up and utilise copper from the soil, in which case the plant needs to be shifted to a warmer place.
- Browning of leaves- Overwatering or excessive use of fertilizer, any of the two can be the reason behind the leaves turning brown in colour.
- Drooping of leaves- When a pot with poor drainage mechanism is overwatered, then it leads to drooping of the leaves of the plant. Excessive sunlight may also result in the same.
Uses
- Can help in brightening up any indoor space such as workplaces, shopping complexes, resorts, and other public areas with its bright red leaves.
- The plant has been recommended by NASA as a great air purifier.
- They can be used for ornamental purposes because of its red and green foliage which beautifies your space efficiently.
- The plant is great at emitting oxygen.
Specifications
- The plant can grow up to a height of 12 inches (30cm)
- The plant can have a spread of 6 inches (15 cm)
- Plant will come in plastic nursery pot
General Terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the best caring tips for Aglaonema Lipstick Plant?
The plant requires very little maintenance and can grow well in any part of your house where there is no direct sunlight and with regular watering.
2. Is Aglaonema Lipstick Plant an indoor plant or an outdoor plant?
The Aglaonema Lipstick Plant is an indoor plant. It can grow outdoors as well, where there is no exposure to direct sunlight.
3. Does Aglaonema Lipstick Plant help in purifying the air?
The plant has been recommended by NASA as a great air purifier.
4. What are the common names of Aglaonema Lipstick Plant?
The common names of Aglaonema Lipstick Plant include red aglaonema, Chinese evergreen, and royal treasure among others.
5. Does Aglaonema Lipstick Plant bear lipstick?
No, the plant is named so because of its beautiful oval bright red leaves with green variegations.
6. Is Aglaonema Lipstick Plant safe for pets?
No, it isn’t. The leaves of the plant contain a chemical known as calcium oxalate which can result in irritation and vomiting if ingested by your pet.
7. Is Aglaonema Lipstick Plant a flowering plant?
No, the plant does not bear any flowers as it is a non-flowering plant.
8. Is Aglaonema Lipstick Plant an herb?
No, the Aglaonema Lipstick Plant is not an herb and should not be consumed without the consultation of any health expert.
9. What is the best place to keep your Aglaonema Lipstick Plant?
The plant can be kept at any place where there is no direct sunlight available to the plant.
10. How to propagate the Aglaonema Lipstick Plant?
Aglaonema Lipstick Plant is very effortless to propagate and can be easily grown through cut off tips just as stem tip cutting.
11. What is the best time for watering the Aglaonema Lipstick Plant?
Mornings and evenings are the best time to water the plant.
12. How many hours of sunlight are required by the Aglaonema Lipstick Plant?
The plant thrives best in natural indirect sunlight as well as in artificial bright light. Direct sunlight may cause damage to the foliage of the plant.
13. How often should the Aglaonema Lipstick Plant be repotted?
The plant requires repotting once every 2 years. Repot the plant using fresh soil and some fertilizer. It is advised to repot the plant late in the evening, after which it is to be kept in shade for a minimum of 3 days and then shifted in natural indirect sunlight or artificial bright light.
14. What is the best primary treatment in case of insect pest attack or diseases?
Use of Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray is advised in case of insect pest attack or other diseases.
