Aglaonema 'Tricolor': How Much Water & Light Does it Need to Thrive?

Aglaonema 'Tricolor'

Also known as

Chinese Evergreen 'Tricolor' and Aglaonema pictum var. tricolor

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor'

Genus

Agalonema

How to care for Aglaonema 'Tricolor'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aglaonema 'Tricolor'

Aglaonema 'Tricolor' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aglaonema 'Tricolor' in your home

Aglaonema 'Tricolor' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aglaonema 'Tricolor'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aglaonema 'Tricolor': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aglaonema 'Tricolor' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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