Aglaonema changeable (or changeable) - very unpretentious and shade-tolerant home decorative plant of the family of aroids. In the world there are more than 20 natural and artificially derived varieties of the flower, they all differ in size and color of the leaves.
Aglaonema changeable - description
The leaves of the plant of this species have an oval shape, the surface of which is arched and shiny, slightly wavy along the edges. The stems of the plant are straight, grow to 90 cm. The flowering is rather plain, the small flowers are collected in the cob. The fruit is yellow berries. Hybrid bushes are thicker, and new processes in them grow from the root collar, so that tall plants can not be cut without risk of damaging it.
Aglaonema changeable - care
As already mentioned, the plant, especially its hybrids, is very unpretentious, so caring for it is quite primitive. The air temperature should be normal room, lighting - a shadow or penumbra near the north or east window.
Water should be applied as the soil dries up, and the humidity of the air does not matter much - Aglaonema well tolerates dryness, although it is sometimes recommended to spray it in winter. The soil for the plant is suitable for any. Once every 2 years, it is recommended to transplant it into a tight pot.
Attention - Aglaonema! Is the plant dangerous?
The flower belongs to the list of poisonous plants, in some sources there is a warning that the whole Aglaonema plant is poisonous, and it is dangerous that it is affected by the CNS. The case is quite serious, so when you grow it, observe the basic precautions - do not let them touch and eat pets and children, when transplanting work in mittens.
Actually, that's all. Otherwise, Aglaonema is very useful. It cleans the air, reducing the content of benzene and other harmful impurities, which exude plastic, home furniture, paint and varnish, etc. It is also proved that Aglaonema kills streptococcal infection .