Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon'
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Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon'
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: 30 cm • Max. spread: 30 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 'Matcha Lemon'
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' has broad green-yellow leaves with matcha-green sections, pale lemon patterning and darker outer edges. The darker edges frame the yellow-green centre and keep the leaf outline clear.
This Aglaonema develops as a compact, bushy clump. The broader leaves give the green and yellow pattern enough surface area to show clearly even on younger plants.
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' broad green-yellow leaves
- Leaf colour: Matcha-green and lemon-yellow sections create a muted green-yellow pattern.
- Leaf edge: Darker outer areas frame the paler centre and sharpen the leaf outline.
- Leaf shape: Broad lance-shaped to oval leaves give the plant a fuller appearance in a young pot.
- Growth habit: Short stems form a compact, bushy upright clump.
- Leaf pattern: Blended markings vary from leaf to leaf, with soft transitions across the blade.
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' compact form
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' builds its shape through central new leaves and gradually widening outer growth. The plant stays self-standing, with root health depending on an airy mix and watering after partial dry-down.
The pale yellow sections are sensitive to direct sun, especially behind glass. Cold, wet substrate can slow the roots and weaken the lower stems, so warmth and drainage matter together.
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' care points
- Light: Use bright filtered to medium indirect light. Direct sun can scorch the lemon-yellow sections.
- Watering: Let the upper substrate dry before watering again. Waterlogged roots can yellow the lower leaves.
- Substrate: A loose, draining mix protects the short stems from sitting in stale moisture.
- Temperature: Keep Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' away from cold draughts and chilled windowsills.
- Humidity: Average to moderately higher humidity suits the leaves. Very dry air can roughen new edges.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth. Heavy feeding in a slow-growing phase can leave excess salts in the pot.
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' leaf issues
- Brown pale patches: Direct sun or heat stress can mark the yellow sections quickly.
- Yellow lower leaves: A wet, dense mix or a pot with poor drainage is usually involved.
- Stretched petioles: Move the plant closer to filtered light when the clump starts opening up.
- Cold damage: Chilled roots can slow growth and make the base feel weak.
- Dry tips: Check watering regularity, airflow and mineral build-up in the substrate.
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' toxicity
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' should be kept away from pets and small children. Its tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and swallowing discomfort if chewed.
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.
Aglaonema 'Matcha Lemon' FAQs – Stems, Colour and Shelf Size
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