Aglaonema : Popular houseplant
Houseplants have been a lasting trend. They offer a simple way to change a room's look without large costs. Beyond looks, they help people who spend lots of time indoors. This benefit applies to homes, offices, and public spaces. It's proven that houseplants provide real advantages. Aglaonema is a common indoor plant.
Aglaonema has a full, leafy top. Its leaves stay green all year. This plant comes from Southeast Asia. It traveled from China, the Philippines, New Guinea, India, and Sumatra. It lives in many places in nature. Aglaonema became popular as a houseplant. People like its bright, pretty colors and flowers.
Aglaonema belongs to the Araceae family, like Dieffenbachia. Because of this, some think it's very poisonous like its relative.
Aglaonema is not as toxic as Dieffenbachia. Still, caution is smart when handling it. Its juice can bother skin and cause irritation.
The plant's look differs a lot by type. There are more than ten kinds of aglaonema. Some are tall, others short. Some are thick, others thin. Leaves can be large and wide, or thin and long. How it looks and how to care for it changes by type.
Though from warm areas, it grows well in cold places. The care it needs in homes or offices lets it live a long time. Many aglaonema types are easy to grow and very hardy. Some types need more care and attention.
Aglaonemas are known for their strong life force. How long they live changes with the type and living space. Most owners say aglaonemas live at least 20 years.
