Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum

Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum (28/02/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Indirect bright to low light

Flowering period: Late summer to early autumn

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 50cm

Eventual Spread: 50cm

Hardiness: 13

Family: Araceae

Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum is an evergreen herbaceous perennial. Its dark green leaves have silver grey bands, are elliptic with entire margins, up to 20cm long and 8cm across. Its cream/ white flowers appear as a spandex with a green spathe. Its red fruit are in the form of berries.

Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum Leaf (28/02/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

The species, Aglaonema commutatum, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is native to the Philippines and north east Sulawesi Indonesia. In its native habitat it grows as a tropical woodland understory plant.

The etymological root of the binomial name Aglaonema is derived from the Greek aglaos meaning ‘bright’ or ‘clear’ and nhma meaning a ‘thread’. Commutatum is derived from the Latin commutatus meaning ‘change’.

The landscape architect may find Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum useful as an attractive foliage houseplant. It should be noted the sap of this plant is an irritant.

Ecologically, Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum is of little value to UK wildlife.

Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum Fruit (28/02/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. It tolerates most pH of soil.

When maintaining  Aglaonema commutatum var. maculatum as a houseplant its soil should be watered regularly. Watering should be reduced during the winter months. Its preferred active growing temperature rages from between 18ºc to 24ºc. Feeding with weak fertiliser solution should be carried out every two weeks during the growing season.

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Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’

Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ (28/02/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Indirect bright to low light

Flowering period: Late summer to early autumn

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 50cm

Eventual Spread: 50cm

Hardiness: 13

Family: Araceae

Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ is an evergreen herbaceous perennial. Its dark green leaves contain silver grey marbling, are elliptic with entire margins, up to 20cm long and 8cm across. Its cream/ white flowers appear as a spandex with a green spathe. Its red fruit are in the form of berries.

The species, Aglaonema commutatum, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is native to the Philippines and north east Sulawesi Indonesia. In its native habitat it grows as a tropical woodland understory plant. Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ is synonymous with Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’.

The etymological root of the binomial name Aglaonema is derived from the Greek aglaos meaning ‘bright’ or ‘clear’ and nhma meaning a ‘thread’. Commutatum is derived from the Latin commutatus meaning ‘change’.

The landscape architect may find Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ useful as an attractive foliage houseplant. It should be noted the sap of this plant is an irritant.

Ecologically, Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ is of little value to UK wildlife.

The Royal Horticultural Society have given Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ their prestigious Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ Leaf (28/02/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. It tolerates most pH of soil.

When maintaining  Aglaonema commutatum ‘Silver Queen’ as a houseplant its soil should be watered regularly. Watering should be reduced during the winter months. Its preferred active growing temperature rages from between 18ºc to 24ºc. Feeding with weak fertiliser solution should be carried out every two weeks during the growing season.

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Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’

Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ (16/01/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Indirect bright light

Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 60cm

Eventual Spread: 60cm

Hardiness: 10b, 11

Family: Araceae

Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a clump forming habit. Its dark green glossy leaves have white and very light green variations, are ovate with entire margins, up to 30cm long and 15cm across. Its leaves acquire the variation as a result of a virus. Its flowers are composed of a white spathe (bract) and a yellow spadix, are up to 7cm long and appear on a flowering stalk. Its roots have rhizomes from which its leaves and flowers emerge.

Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ Leaf (16/01/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’, commonly known as Peace Lily ‘Domino’, is a variety of Spathiphyllum wallisii. In its native habitat the species grows as an understory plant in tropical forests.

The etymological root of the binomial name Spathiphyllum is from the Greek spaqh meaning ‘broad blade’ and phylum meaning ‘leaf’.

The landscape architect may find Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ useful as an attractive foliage houseplant with attractive spring flowers suitable for shady locations. It should be noted that this plant will produce fewer flowers in lower light levels.

Ecologically, Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ are of little benefit to UK wildlife.

Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ Flower (16/01/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. It tolerates most pH of soil.

When maintaining  Spathiphyllum ‘Domino’ as a houseplant its soil should be watered regularly (not wet). Watering should be reduced during the winter months. Its preferred active growing temperature rages from between 18ºc to 32ºc, although it will tolerate a low temperature of 10ºc. Feeding with weak fertiliser solution should be carried out every two weeks during the growing season. To keep a tidy appearance old flowered and flower stalks can be removed. It likes to be misted regularly and its leave being wiped clean. Red Spider Mite, Scale insects and mealy bugs may attack this plant.



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