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The Aglaonema Lotus Delight, like other Chinese Evergreens, is generally considered easy to care for and is prized for its stunning pink-edged and variegated foliage.
Here is a care guide for your Aglaonema Lotus Delight:
Light
Bright, Indirect Light is Best: This plant thrives in bright, indirect light, which helps maintain the vibrant coloration on its leaves. An east or west-facing window is often ideal.
Tolerates Low Light: It can adapt to lower light conditions, but its growth will slow, and the bright pink and variegation may become less pronounced.
Avoid Direct Sun: Protect it from direct, harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate leaves.
Water
Water Moderately: Allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again.
Avoid Overwatering: Aglaonemas are very susceptible to root rot. Ensure your pot has drainage holes, and discard any excess water that collects in the saucer. Wilting, soft, or yellowing leaves are often signs of overwatering.
Watering Frequency: In most homes, this means watering approximately every 1-2 weeks, depending on the light, temperature, and time of year.
Soil
Well-Draining Mix: Use a light, well-draining houseplant potting mix.
Amendments: A good mix might include standard potting soil combined with amendments like perlite or orchid bark to improve drainage and aeration.
Temperature and Humidity
Temperature: It prefers average to warm indoor temperatures, ideally between 12$65^\circ\text{F}$ and 13$75^\circ\text{F}$ (14$18^\circ\text{C}$ to 15$24^\circ\text{C}$).
Avoid Cold: Keep it away from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, or windows that get very cold in the winter, as temperatures below 17$60^\circ\text{F}$ (18$15^\circ\text{C}$) can cause damage or shock.
Humidity: While it tolerates normal household humidity, it thrives with higher humidity (50-70%), which helps prevent the leaf tips from turning brown. You can increase humidity by:
Placing the plant on a pebble tray with water.21
Using a room humidifier.22
Grouping it with other plants.
Fertilizing
Growing Season: Feed your plant once a month during the spring and summer (the active growing season).23
Type: Use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.24
Winter: Do not fertilize in the fall and winter when growth naturally slows down.25
Pruning
Pruning is mainly done to remove any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves.26 You can trim the stems at the beginning of the color change.
Toxicity
The Aglaonema plant is toxic to cats and dogs (and humans) if ingested because it contains calcium oxalate crystals.27 Keep it out of reach of pets and children.
