Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Aglaonema

Species:

Aglaonema pictum

USDA Symbol:

AGPI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forest understories