Aglaonema Crete has superb variegated foliage. The leaves are a lush green with burgundy red splashes and borders on top of delicate pale pink stems. A truly pretty, compact Chinese evergreen to brighten your space.

Aglaonema Crete Care & Info Guide

Horty Hints

Feeding time! Apply a slow release fertilizer once a month during growing season to keep your Aglaonema Crete going and growing strong!

Time for a spring clean! Use a damp cloth to remove any dust settling on your Aglaonema’s leaves to keep it in tip top condition.

Dodge the drought! The Aglaonema requires its soil to be kept moist at all times so try to avoid letting the soil dry-out completely.

Light

Aglaonema thrive in most light levels. The lighter the leaf colour, the more light required. Plain, dark green varieties prefer near-shade, whereas the lighter, variegated types need well-lit conditions. Avoid direct sunlight.

Watering

The Aglaonema Crete’s soil should be kept moist at all times. Do not allow it to dry-out. Make sure not to overwater as this may encourage root rot. Moderation is the key.

Temperature

Does well in normal room temperature: 18-24°C, however avoid draughts as these can cause undesirable temperature fluctuations.

Humidity

Chinese Evergreens can tolerate lower humidity than some other plants, yet it will still appreciate your efforts to improve surrounding humidity levels, either via regular misting or using a pebble tray.

Feed

Slow release fertiliser once a month during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

Crete is a compact form of Aglaonema which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 50cm, but is capable of stretching as high as 1 metre.

Toxicity

These plants can cause irritation if eaten and the sap is a skin and eye irritant. Keep out of reach of children and animals and take care when pruning.

Air Purifying

Aglaonema clean and improve air quality by filtering toxins from the surrounding environment such as Benzene and Formaldehyde.

Origin

Aglaonema Crete is a native of the tropics and subtropics of Asia and New Guinea.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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SIZE: Pot Diameter x Total Height	12 x 25cm

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Aglaonema Crete – Chinese Evergreen