Light
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Aglaonema 'Red Dragon'
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Aglaonema 'Red Dragon'
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: 50 cm • Max. spread: 50 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 'Red Dragon'
Aglaonema 'Red Dragon' has broad leaves with red to pink-red tones, dark green margins and a strong central vein. The colour spreads across the blade and midrib area on leaves held by short basal stems.
The plant forms an upright foliage cluster with overlapping leaves rising from the centre. Broad coloured leaves show stress quickly: exposed areas can scorch in direct sun, while cold wet substrate can lead to yellowing or soft petioles.
Red-toned leaves on Aglaonema 'Red Dragon'
- Leaf colour: Red to pink-red tones with dark green margins.
- Leaf shape: Broad oval to lanceolate leaves with a strong central vein.
- Growth habit: Upright clumping plant with overlapping leaves from the base.
- Stem behaviour: Short stems keep the leaves close to the pot centre.
- Surface detail: Colour distribution can shift across the blade as leaves mature.
- Clump development: New leaves rise through the centre and overlap the older foliage.
Short-stemmed growth in Aglaonema 'Red Dragon'
Aglaonema 'Red Dragon' builds its shape through layered leaves rather than long stem extension. Mature foliage angles outward, while new leaves push up from the middle of the clump.
A bright filtered position reduces scorch on the red leaf areas. A draining mix reduces wet-root stress after watering and lowers the risk of yellow lower leaves.
Care for Aglaonema 'Red Dragon'
- Light: Keep in bright filtered light. Direct sun can scorch red and pink-red leaf areas.
- Water: Water when the top few centimetres of substrate feel dry; avoid leaving the pot in standing water.
- Substrate: Use a loose mix with structure, such as fine bark and perlite blended into houseplant soil.
- Temperature: Keep above 13 °C; cold roots can yellow lower leaves.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity keeps broad leaves from drying at the edges during indoor heating periods.
- Feeding: Apply diluted fertiliser during active growth and reduce feeding when new leaves pause.
- Placement: Keep away from cold draughts and hot, dry airflow that can mark leaf edges.
Troubleshooting Aglaonema 'Red Dragon'
- Scorched red areas: Dry tan patches usually come from direct sun or sudden exposure near glass.
- Yellow lower leaves: Cold roots, wet substrate or transport stress are common causes.
- Soft petioles: Check the base and roots for rot if leaves collapse while the mix is wet.
- Brown tips: Fertiliser salts, dry air and repeated drought can affect the broad leaves.
- Pests: Inspect leaf undersides for spider mites and petiole bases for mealybugs or scale if leaves look stippled, sticky or distorted.
- Dull growth: Low light and cool temperatures slow new leaf production.
Aglaonema 'Red Dragon' safety
Keep Aglaonema 'Red Dragon' out of reach of chewing pets and children. Like other Aglaonema, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth, throat and skin.
Genus background for Aglaonema 'Red Dragon'
Aglaonema is a tropical aroid genus naturally distributed from north-east India to Papua New Guinea. 'Red Dragon' is a cultivated Aglaonema selection with red to pink-red leaves and dark green margins. The genus name is built from Greek aglaos, meaning bright or clear, and nema, meaning thread, referring to the stamens.
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 'Red Dragon' FAQs – Shelf Fit, Vein Colour and Light
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