Aglaonema ‘Pink Leopard’

Pink Leopard within the Aglaonema genus

Pink Leopard is a horticultural Aglaonema cultivar grown for irregular pink, blush and cream markings over dark-green leaves. Its short, self-supporting stems form the compact clump associated with Chinese evergreens.

The genus Aglaonema is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, where its wild relatives grow as evergreen understory plants beneath filtered forest light. New shoots arise near the base and gradually build a fuller clump.

Care for aroid canes, roots and new growth

• Propagation: Separate a rooted basal shoot when it can support itself, or root a healthy node-bearing cane segment. Leaf-only cuttings will not preserve the cultivar.
• Light: Keep Aglaonema ‘Pink Leopard’ in bright indirect light for balanced colour and sturdy growth. Filter strong sun through glass so the pale pink and cream patches do not bleach or scorch.
• Water: Water after the upper layer of the potting mix has dried. Saturate the root ball, let it drain completely and extend the interval if the pot remains heavy in cooler or darker conditions.
• Temperature and humidity: Aim for steady indoor warmth and avoid prolonged chilling conditions. A moderate indoor humidity level is adequate with shelter from cold draughts and steady air movement.
• Potting mix: Use a loose but moisture-buffered blend of coir or peat, small bark and perlite or pumice. Keep the crown at the same depth and increase the pot size gradually.

Health checks for Aglaonema ‘Pink Leopard’

• Irregular pink and cream spotting: Uneven speckles and patches are the cultivar’s normal pattern. Damage is more likely when a mark is dry, translucent, soft or expanding beyond the established colours.
• Brown tips or rims: Review watering gaps, fertiliser concentration, mineral build-up and nearby heating. Correct the cause before trimming, then remove only the dry edge if appearance requires it.
• Several yellow leaves: One old lower leaf is routine, but multiple leaves plus a persistently damp pot suggest root stress. Let the mix dry appropriately and inspect the root system if decline continues.
• Dark, soft sections after a cold night: Move the plant into stable warmth and protect it from draughts. Keep damaged tissue dry and cut only where softness continues to spread.
• Fine bleaching on the exposed side: Strong unfiltered sun can fade or scorch the pale markings. Shift to indirect light and acclimatise before trying a brighter position again.
• Sticky leaves or distorted growth: Search the bases and undersides for scale, mealybugs, aphids or mites. Separate the plant, clean it carefully and maintain treatment through more than one inspection cycle.

Aglaonema ‘Pink Leopard’ is toxic to people and pets

• Keep this plant away from children, cats and dogs.
• Its leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes.
• Chewing may cause burning pain, drooling, swelling, vomiting or difficulty swallowing. Contact a veterinarian or medical professional after exposure, especially if swelling or breathing problems occur.

When was Aglaonema first published, and what does it mean?

Aglaonema combines Greek aglaos, meaning shining or splendid, with nema, meaning thread or filament.

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott established the genus Aglaonema in 1829 in Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Literatur, Theater und Mode, volume 1829, page 892.