Close-up of a pink and green leaf of Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' on a white background

Potted Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' baby plant with red and green leaves on a white background

Three Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' baby plants with red and green leaves in nursery pots on a white background

Close-up of pink and green foliage of Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' on a white background

Small Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' baby plant with pink and green leaves in a nursery pot on a white background

Three small Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' baby plants with pink and green leaves in nursery pots on a white background

Three small Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' baby plants with red and green leaves in nursery pots on a white background

Five specimens of Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' baby plants with pink and green leaves in nursery pots on a white background

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Aglaonema 'Red Valentine'

Chinese Evergreen

5 for 4

Aglaonema ‘Red Valentine’ has broad red-pink centres framed by green margins and veins. Dark-green leaf stalks and short shoots form a rounded plant.

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Baby · XS Pot Ø 6 cm · approx. 12 cm tall

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Sizes are approximate. Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant; diameter at the widest point.

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Care at a glance

Aglaonema 'Red Valentine'

Light

Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux

Watering

Water when ~40–60% dry

Substrate

Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium

Temperature

Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C

Humidity

Average 40–50%

Growth habit

Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.

Support

not needed

Growth speed

Average

Cultivated size guide

Height: 60 cm • Spread: 60 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 give practical guidance for growing the plant. Adjust care 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 growing conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.

Cultivated size guide: approximate dimensions for an established plant in the stated growing context. Height is measured upwards from the growing surface; foliage height excludes flower stems. Trailing length follows a stem, while foliage drop is the vertical distance from the crown to the lowest leaf tips. Spread is the width of the leafy plant or crown, not an individual leaf. Flowering height includes the flower stems. A container guide applies to pot-grown plants; an in-ground guide applies to plants rooted in the ground. Size also depends on age, conditions, pot space and training.

These figures do not describe the size supplied and are not fixed upper limits.

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 Valentine’

Dark-green petioles and green veins stay clearly visible throughout ‘Red Valentine’. From that darker base, broad leaves open with saturated pink to red through the centre, with green along the margin and following the veins into the coloured area.

The amount of green changes between neighbouring leaves, so the border can be narrow on one blade and extend deeply on another. Leaves emerge from short stems and basal shoots at several angles around the centre, and the plant gradually develops a rounded form.

Distinguishing features of Aglaonema ‘Red Valentine’

Broad oval-to-lance-shaped leaves with a glossy surface
Saturated red-pink centres bordered and divided by green
Green patterning varies in width and extent between individual leaves
Dark-green petioles beneath the coloured blades
Short stems and basal shoots forming a rounded plant

Origin & background

Cultivated form and natural range of Aglaonema 'Red Valentine'

‘Red Valentine’ is a cultivated Aglaonema. The genus occurs naturally from north-eastern India across tropical Asia to Papua New Guinea, with many species growing beneath the canopy of humid tropical forest.

Plant care

Care for Aglaonema ‘Red Valentine’

Light: Give the broad leaves bright indirect light. Screen strong rays through glass or move the plant back from the window to avoid the heat of direct sun.
Temperature and airflow: Aim for normal heated-room temperatures, ideally around 18–24 °C, and avoid temperatures below about 15 °C. Keep air moving gently around the closely spaced leaf bases.
Humidity: Maintain the growing area close to 50–60% humidity during everyday care.
Potting mix: Use a loose mix with bark and perlite or pumice in a pot with drainage holes. Choose a pot that fits the roots; an oversized volume of mix can stay wet around a small root system.
Watering: Water once the upper portion of the mix has dried. Wet the root ball evenly and let the excess drain.
Feeding: Use fertiliser sparingly during periods of active growth.
Leaf care: Wipe the broad leaves with a soft damp cloth and remove only fully yellow lower leaves.
Repotting: Repot when roots crowd the container, increasing the pot size only enough to give them room.
Propagation: Separate a well-rooted shoot from the base during repotting, or root a firm stem section with a healthy node in warm conditions.

Issues & solutions

When Aglaonema ‘Red Valentine’ shows stress

Several lower leaves turn yellow together: Feel the mix deep in the pot. If it remains wet for a long time, extend the interval between waterings and improve drainage. If yellowing continues and the roots are soft or rotten, keep all firm roots intact. With disinfected scissors, remove only clearly soft, hollow or rotten sections back to healthy tissue, discard them and replace collapsed, waterlogged mix with fresh, airy substrate where needed. The yellow leaves guide helps separate watering from other causes.
Brown tips or dry leaf edges: Check moisture and recent fertiliser. If roots have dried too far, water more evenly. Where heavy feeding and visible deposits suggest salts, flush only if roots are healthy and the mix drains well; otherwise replace exhausted mix. Protect leaves from hot sun.
Pale, crisp patches on the window-facing side: This is typical of excessive direct light or heat. Move the plant out of the sunbeam or use a sheer screen; damaged tissue will remain visible on that leaf.
Silver scars, stippling, cottony patches or bumps: Inspect folded growth, leaf undersides and petiole bases for live thrips, spider mites, mealybugs or scale. Isolate a confirmed infestation, gently remove accessible pests and use only a product labelled for the identified pest on indoor ornamentals. Do not force young leaves open or spray them unless the label permits it.

Safety

Aglaonema ‘Red Valentine’ 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.

Names & etymology

How did Aglaonema get its name?

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.

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 Valentine'

€9,75