Types of Aglaonema and their Benefits, and Prices

Have you ever heard of Grameds saying that plants can bring good luck? One type of plant that is popular and a favorite because of the luck it brings is aglaonema. In Indonesian, this plant is named “Sri Sustenance”, in accordance with the belief about luck that accompanies it.

This aglaonema plant originating from tropical China and the Philippines has another name for Chinese Evergreen. Basically, this plant is an ornamental plant that is easy to care for with leaves that have a combination of white, dark green, pink, and other colors.

About Aglaonema

The name aglaonema is of Greek origin, combining the terms "agláos" (shine) and 'néma' (thread). It refers to the sparkling stamens of a flower.

Various variations of aglaonema have been named by NASA in the list of the top ten clean air plants. The reason, this plant has a natural ability to remove benzene and formaldehyde, chemical compounds that are in the air. Because of this trait, aglaonema could even grow in outer space one day!

From its lush and colorful appearance, this tropical aglaonema can not only clean the air, but also looks so beautiful in our homes. In detail, aglaonema leaves have various colors and subtle embellishments. The most popular is the aglaonema type with a pale green color. However, this ornamental plant actually also has variations in silver, yellow, to red colors.

For information for the curious Grameds, aglaonema actually flowers. However, the resulting flowers are nothing more than simple forms. In the character of aglaonema, the flowers are under the leaves, and grow at the base and top of the plant. These flowers are not very impressive but enough to consume plant energy, so it is better if we cut the flowers if we want to maintain the ornamental value of aglaonema.

Why Are Aglaonema Type Plants Popular?

Basically, this type of plant doesn't always have that wow factor like many other indoor plants. However, Sri Sustenance cannot be underestimated, there is a reason this plant has become popular. First, of course, the maintenance of these plants is quite minimal because they grow slowly and take a long time to grow larger than their pots.

Aglaonema is a non-fussy plant. They are tough and easy going. In general, this plant is also very flexible and adaptable to various indoor environmental conditions.

Types of Aglaonema

The following types of aglaonema plants are quite popular and can be a reference for Grameds.

1. Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor

The type of pictum tricolor is a variation of aglaonema that can make us fall in love the first time we see it. As the name suggests, this plant has leaves with a unique mix of colors: three shades of green, light, medium, and dark, will greet our eyes.

The leaves are oval in shape and look like camouflage, making this plant a spectacular sight to be placed in any room. We need to remember, this aglaonema plant will grow slowly so it needs to be stored in a place that gets a lot of light, either directly or indirectly. The goal, so that their leaves can maintain their beautiful color!

Although very beautiful, this one aglaonema variation is quite rare and expensive. In Indonesia, Aglaonema pictum tricolor is priced between Rp. 75,000 to Rp. 200,000.

2. Aglaonema Silver Bay

This type of aglaonema has stunning variegated foliage in various combinations of silver and light or dark green. No wonder, many people who make silver bay as their favorite. Apart from being glossy, the leaves are also oval in shape that stretch gracefully from the base of the plant to a length of 12 inches.

Plants for IDR 25,000 to IDR 50,000 according to their size are quite fast growing. It can grow new leaves every week under the right conditions. This is one of the most popular and widely available variations of aglaonema, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding it.

3. Chocolate Aglaonema

Usually, anything that has the word chocolate in it tends to appeal to us, doesn't it? No wonder the chocolate aglaonema is so full of beauty that anyone who claims to love plants will yearn to bring this beauty home as soon as possible.

This plant has its charm from its dark green-brown leaves with striking red veins that can make the heart beat fast because of the attraction. To enjoy this type of look, place the plant in a boring place and watch the atmosphere come to life with the presence of this bold and beautiful plant.

Unfortunately, the chocolate aglaonema which is usually sold for Rp. 60,000 to Rp. 140,000 is not widely available like other variations of aglaonema. So, if Grameds manages to get hold of it, don't miss the chance to bring this charming plant home.

4. Aglaonema Silver Queen

Aglaonema silver queen with leaves of various colors of silver and green, looks so elegant and classy that it is perfect for a queen! This is the perfect plant to use when you want to bring a lush tropical atmosphere to your home.

This showy plant is also sometimes referred to as 'painted tongue' and can grow to as high as 24 inches. The dark green leaves have an attractive silver variety, are thick and lance-shaped. These leaves also grow on short stems that emerge from the ground.

Its clustered stems make this beauty a great choice if Grameds is looking for a bushy foliage plant. For the medium size, the Aglaonema silver queen is priced at around Rp. 35,000.