Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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Aglaonema 'Cleopatra'
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Aglaonema 'Cleopatra'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~25–40% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 70 cm • Max. spread: 70 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Aglaonema cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra'
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' is a named Chinese evergreen cultivar with variegated leaves and an upright clumping habit. Broad leaves rise on petioles from a short central base, forming a rounded plant in a pot.
Layered green tones and lighter markings spread across the blades as new leaves build the plant from within the clump. Warm, stable indoor conditions, indirect light and an airy, evenly moist mix keep the petioles firm and the roots oxygenated.
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' layered green pattern
- Leaf pattern: Variegated leaves show layered green tones with lighter markings across the blade.
- Plant shape: Upright petioles hold the leaves above the pot and create a rounded clump.
- Growth habit: New leaves emerge from the central base and keep the plant compact as it fills out.
- Leaf hold: Short stems keep the leaf mass upright in the pot.
- Indoor structure: The clump needs enough space for the petioles to open naturally.
- Light sensitivity: Pale or coloured sections can mark in harsh sun, so filtered light matters.
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' compact indoor structure
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' grows from short stems with petioles that lift the leaves into a layered shape. Older leaves sit around the outer part of the plant while new leaves rise through the base.
A potting mix with air space is important around the compact root zone. Dense, wet substrate can damage roots before the leaves show clear symptoms, especially in cooler indoor positions.
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' care indoors
- Light: Give it filtered indirect light. Direct sun can scorch pale or coloured parts of the leaves.
- Water: Water once the upper substrate has eased from wet to lightly dry. Constantly wet roots can trigger yellowing.
- Substrate: Use an airy mix that holds some moisture but still drains freely around the roots.
- Temperature: Keep it in a warm, stable position and away from cold windowsills.
- Humidity: Moderate indoor humidity is usually enough, but very dry air can brown leaf edges.
- Placement: Give the leaves room so they do not press against glass, walls or neighbouring plants.
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' leaf and root signals
- Leaf scorch: Pale or coloured areas can brown when exposed to direct sun.
- Yellowing leaves: Persistent wet substrate is the first thing to check when lower leaves turn yellow.
- Soft stems: Cold combined with wet roots can damage the base of the plant.
- Brown tips: Dry air, mineral buildup or irregular watering can mark the leaf ends.
- Weak growth: Very dim light can produce stretched petioles and smaller new leaves.
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' safety
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat, skin or eyes. Keep the plant away from pets and small children.
Aglaonema 'Cleopatra' genus note
Aglaonema is an aroid genus in Araceae, commonly grown as Chinese evergreen. The genus name comes from Greek roots meaning bright or clear and thread, a reference to the stamens in the flower structure.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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