Aglaonema 'Maria'

Aglaonema 'Maria'

Aglaonema 'Maria' is a classic green Chinese evergreen with narrow elliptical leaves and pale silver-green markings around the veins. The pattern sits inside a rich green blade, creating depth while keeping the overall colour calm.

This cultivar grows slowly into a compact indoor clump. Its upright stems and steady leaf production belong in warm rooms with filtered light.

Aglaonema 'Maria' deep-green traits

• Rich green leaves with pale silver-green chevron markings
• Narrowly elliptical foliage held on short upright stems
• Compact, slow-growing habit for indoor containers
• Dense clumping crown as the plant matures
• Reliable warm-room Aglaonema for medium to bright filtered light

Chevron markings and compact growth

Aglaonema 'Maria' is a cultivated Aglaonema grown for its darker green foliage and pale markings. The leaves are narrow, smooth and pointed, with the silver-green pattern following the vein area in soft chevrons.

In pots, the plant develops gradually through short stems and basal shoots. Mature plants become fuller with age, especially when watering stays even and the crown receives light from more than one side.

Care guide for Aglaonema 'Maria'

• Light: Place in medium to bright filtered light. The darker green leaves tolerate moderate indoor light, while brighter filtered positions keep growth denser.
• Watering: Water once the top 2–4 cm of substrate dry. The root ball needs to feel lightly moist through the middle before the next drying phase.
• Substrate: Use a free-draining mix with coco coir, bark fines and perlite. Dense wet compost can weaken the lower stems.
• Temperature: Keep above 16 °C, ideally 18–27 °C. Avoid cold floors, draughty doors and winter windowsills.
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is usually enough. Stable humidity keeps new leaves open smoothly during winter heating periods.
• Feeding: Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer at diluted strength. Reduce feeding during low-light months.
• Repotting: Repot when roots fill the container or the plant dries too quickly. Use a pot only slightly wider than the old one.
• Pruning: Remove spent lower leaves at the base. Older bare stems can be cut and rooted in warm conditions.
• Flowers: Small spathes may appear inside the crown. They can be removed early to maintain foliage growth.
• Propagation: Divide rooted side shoots or root stem cuttings in a warm, evenly moist setup.

Stem, leaf and pest checks

• Long stems with fewer leaves: Increase filtered light gradually and rotate the pot for even crown growth.
• Yellow older leaves: Check for wet lower substrate, dry root pockets or old compacted mix.
• Brown tips: Fertiliser salts, dry intervals or warm radiator air are common causes. Flush the substrate and steady the watering pattern.
• Sticky residue or white patches: Inspect leaf bases and stems for scale or mealybugs, then isolate and clean affected areas.

Household safety for Aglaonema 'Maria'