You will definitely want to add this variegated plant to your collection.
As a result, it enjoys dappled light, warm temperatures, and moist, humid conditions.
Light
This tropical plant does best with several hours of bright, indirect light.
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Avoid exposing your Aglaonema pictum tricolor to any direct sunlightparticularly harsh afternoon sunwhich will burn its variegated leaves.
This means it should be planted in soil that retains some water while draining well.
A porous potting mix amended with plenty of organic materials is ideal.
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Aglaonema pictum tricolor will not tolerate temperatures below 60F and enjoyshumidity above 65%.
Alternatively, the Aglaonema pictum tricolor is an excellent choice for agreenhouse cabinet plant.
Stop fertilizing entirely during the fall and winter once the plant is no longer actively growing.
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This plant has a spreading growth habit, which means that it grows offshoots as it matures.
Then, choose a pot that is only 2 to 4 inches larger than its old pot.
Moving your plant to a pot that is too large too quickly can result in accidental overwatering.
Also, be aware that these plants can developroot rotif they are overwatered or left in soggy conditions.
Keep an eye out for these common problems with the pictum tricolor.
Brown Leaves
Brown leavesare usually a result of underwatering and/or a lack of humidity.
Also, keep it away from drafty air vents that will dry out the air around the plant.
The only way to figure out exactly whats going on is to closely examine your plants growing conditions.
Ideally, it should be placed directly in front of, or pretty close to a bright window.
If it’s set back several feet from the nearest window, it is probably not getting enough light.
Additionally, the plants soil should be consistently moist, not soggy.
As long as you catch it early enough, your plant should perk back up after a good drink.
As their names suggest, the main difference between these two closely related plants is their coloring.
Unlike some other houseplants, pruning will not encourage a fuller growth habit in Aglaonemas.
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