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, giving the plant depth while keeping the overall colour calm.

This cultivar grows slowly into a compact indoor clump, usually staying around 50 cm high. Its upright stems and steady leaf production make it a long-term foliage plant for 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 support denser growth.
• Watering: Water once the top 2–4 cm of substrate dry. The root ball should feel lightly moist through the middle before the next dry-down.
• 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 helps 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. Choose 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 rhythm.
• 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'

Aglaonema 'Maria' contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from pets and children. Chewing the leaves or stems can irritate the mouth and throat, and sap may irritate sensitive skin.

Genus background

Aglaonema 'Maria' is a cultivated Aglaonema in the Araceae family. The genus name comes from Greek roots meaning “bright” and “thread”, referring to the floral structures.

Make room for Aglaonema 'Maria' where classic deep green foliage with pale chevron markings and slow, reliable growth matters.