Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green'

Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green'

Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green' is a compact Chinese evergreen with slim green leaves, lighter leaf edges and pale petioles. The plant forms a small upright crown, with the stems and leaf bases adding brightness below the blades.

Pointed, smooth leaves sit close enough to create a dense young plant. As new basal shoots develop, the crown becomes fuller while the overall shape stays neat indoors.

Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green' green-leaf notes

• Slim green leaves with lighter edging
• Pale petioles that brighten the base of the crown
• Compact growth habit for smaller indoor pots
• Pointed, smooth foliage with an upright spread
• Warm-room Aglaonema for filtered light and even moisture

Pale petioles, slim leaves and compact growth

Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green' is a cultivated Aglaonema selected for its narrow leaf shape, green blades and light-toned stems. It grows from short stems and side shoots, gradually filling the pot from the base.

The foliage sits on firm petioles and forms a layered crown as the plant matures. Because the leaves are narrower than many broad silver Aglaonema cultivars, the plant keeps a crisp outline even while young.

Care points for Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green'

• Light: Give bright filtered to medium indirect light. Direct midday sun can scorch the lighter leaf edges.
• Watering: Water when the upper 2–3 cm of mix dry. Keep the root zone evenly moist, then allow a short drying phase before the next watering.
• Substrate: Use an airy indoor mix with coco coir, perlite and small bark pieces. A compact young plant needs drainage around the lower stems.
• Drainage: Keep the crown above the substrate surface and avoid water standing in the cover pot after watering.
• Temperature: Maintain 18–27 °C. Cold marks can appear after exposure to draughts, cold floors or winter windowsills.
• Humidity: Moderate indoor humidity is suitable. Very dry air can make new tips open tightly.
• Feeding: Feed at low strength every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer. Narrow leaves can show salt stress as brown margins.
• Repotting: Repot once roots circle the pot or watering becomes difficult to manage. Use only a slightly larger container.
• Grooming: Cut ageing leaves at the base and clean the leaf surface gently with a damp cloth.
• Propagation: Divide rooted shoots when the plant has developed several crowns.

Crown, edge and growth checks

• Soft crown base: Check for waterlogged substrate, poor drainage or a pot that is too large for the root system.
• Brown leaf edges: Usually linked to salts, dry intervals or heat near glass. Flush the substrate and move the plant to steadier conditions.
• Pale scorch marks: Strong sun or concentrated window heat can mark the leaf surface. Shift the plant to filtered light.
• Slow new growth: Cool roots or very low light can stall the crown. Improve warmth first, then increase ambient light gradually.

Safety note for Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green'

Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green' contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from pets and small children. Chewing the plant can irritate the mouth and throat, and sap may irritate sensitive skin.

Name meaning and plant background

Aglaonema belongs to the Araceae family. The genus name comes from Greek roots meaning “bright” and “thread”, referring to the floral structures found in the spathe and spadix.

Bring in Aglaonema 'Lipstick Green' for slim green leaves, bright petioles and a tidy smaller crown.