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Agloanema modestum or Chinese evergreen, a native of Southern China and Northern Thailand is a perennial plant that will reach 2 foot in height (60 cm). The dark green, glossy leaves are 8 inches (20 cm) long by half as wide. Chinese evergreens are of easy culture and are well suited for the home environment.
Blooming In late winter to early spring in the greenhouse the plants flower. The spathes are 3 inches long and are not particularly showy.
Culture: Agloanema modestum does best in partial shade to full shade with a rich well drained, soil mix. In the greenhouse we use a soil mix consisting of 2 parts peat moss to 2 parts loam to 1 part sand or perlite. During the growing season, March- October the plants are kept moist and fertilized on a weekly basis with a balanced fertilizer diluted to ˝ the strength recommended on the label. During the winter month the plants are allowed to dry slightly in-between waterings. The temperatures should never be allowed to fall below 50°F (10°C), as the plant will be damaged. They are fast growers and need to be re potted every other year in the spring.
Propagation: Agloanema modestum is easily propagated from cuttings and divisions in the spring.
Agloanema modestum was featured as Plant of the Week December 17-24, 2004.
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