How do you care for an Aglaonema Silver Bay plant?
CARE TIPS: Your plant will do best in bright, indirect light but can tolerate medium indirect light as well. Water: Water your Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’ when about half of the soil has gone dry. While Aglaonema come from humid conditions they can survive without added humidity.
How big does a Silver Bay plant get?
The Silver Bay Aglaonema has a bushy growth habit and can reach up to 36 inches (91 cm) in height and width. Its leaves are oval, elongated, with a pointy tip, and usually grow around 10 inches (25 cm) in length. They are dark green with gorgeous silvery patterns and a slightly leathery texture.
How often do you water Silver Bay?
If it’s kept too wet, the leaves may start to turn yellow and drop off (but note that it’s normal for the bottom-most leaves to eventually yellow and die). If it’s kept REALLY wet, you might be at risk for root rot. I water mine about every one to two weeks, and even less in the winter.
Is Silver Bay plant toxic?
While Aglaonema Silver Bays look great, it’s worth noting that the plants are toxic. This should be kept in mind if you have young children or pets. These plants are poisonous to both cats and dogs as they contain insoluble calcium oxalates.
Does aglaonema need sunlight?
The Aglaonema is a mainstay of favorite houseplant lists everywhere! Commonly called the “Chinese Evergreen”, this plant is native to the tropical forest floors of Asia, and so appreciates a spot where it can receive indirect light as direct sunlight can scorch its leaves.
Why is my Silver Bay drooping?
Check the temperature of the room you have your Silver Bay in. Droopy leaves could indicate that the plant is cold and needs to be in a warmer spot. If it’s not the cold getting to your Chinese Evergreen, drooping leaves simply mean you need to give it a little more water.
Is Silver Bay toxic to cats?
Plant Spread: Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Is Silver Bay toxic to dogs?
Plant Spread: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
How do you propagate a leggy Chinese evergreen?
If yours gets leggy over time then simply cut the stems down to a couple of inches above the soil line to rejuvenate & stimulate new growth. Cut the stems with the foliage back to 4-8″ & propagate them in a light mix.
Where do you place aglaonema plant?
By nature, Aglaonemas do best in well-lit locations such as a window sill with eastern light exposure. Bright, but indirect sunlight is optimal. Be careful to not put the Silver Bay in full sun because, in many cases, the leaves will burn. If you don’t have an ideal location for your Aglaonema, use a Grow Light.
Is Aglaonema Silver Bay a good houseplant?
I would also recommend the Aglaonema Silver Bay to anyone thinking of getting their first houseplant. Some Aglaonema plants are more difficult to keep looking good but it is hard to go wrong with the Aglaonema Silver Bay. The Silver Bay is a great looking plant and is also an easy care houseplant.
How do you care for Silver Bay Aglaonema?
Be careful to not put the Silver Bay in full sun because, in many cases, the leaves will burn. If you don’t have an ideal location for your Aglaonema, use a Grow Light. Your Silver Bay Aglaonema will also tolerate and even thrive, in low light areas.
Should I give my Silver Bay plant more space?
You definitely want to give your plant more space if it’s super rootbound, just as long as there’s not too much excess space which could lead to overwatering. My 8 year old silver bay that has always grown like crazy. Upto 4 feet wide and 3 1/2 feet tall. I just repotted it and now I am having trouble getting it to keep from leaning in the pot.