Care of Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor: I is crystal clear that colorful plants have many fans, but their care is slightly different from simple species. Aglaonema pictum tricolor plant can be classified as a unique and rare plant, which is extremely attractive because of the color of the leaves. We have discussed Aglaonema and Aglaonema Silver bay and described their keeping conditions fully. Still, we can’t skip the aglaonema pictum (also called Aglaonema Army) because the color of its leaves is beautiful, and these leaves have an incredible effect on your house. In the rest of this article, stay with me to teach you everything you need to know to maintain aglaonema pictum tricolor so that you have a fresh and healthy plant.
Get to know a little more about aglaonema pictum tricolor
Aglaonema pictum tricolor plant is also known as camouflage plant. This plant with colorful and stunning leaves is a subspecies of aglaonema and belongs to the Araceae family. This plant is found in subtropical native regions throughout Asia. It grows naturally as a shrub under forest trees, so it needs low and indirect light for its growth. At the same time, it’s often confused with the army’s aglaonema, but you should note that the army’s Aglaonema is two-colored, and this species is three-colored.
Aglaonema pictum tricolor has glossy, oval leaves with colorful patterns. As its name suggests, it has three shades of green on the leaf. This species is also poisonous to pets, so be careful with them.
common names | Aglaonema pictum tricolor, Aglaonema Three Color Aglaonema camouflage |
botanical name | Aglaonema pictum tricolor |
PH of soil | acidophile |
time and color of blooming | spring and summer; green and white |
native region | Asia |
toxicity | toxic to pets (Aglaonema toxic to cats) |
Where to buy aglaonema Pictum Tricolor?
This plant has faced a decrease in price in recent years, the reason for its high price is its rarity, but over time (now), it has a much lower price than before, but it is still one of the most expensive plants. You can visit online stores to buy this type of Aglaonema. If you are a beginner in keeping houseplants or have yet to have any successful experience keeping plants. In that case, it is better to choose the simple aglaonema plant for maintenance so that your money is well-spent. I suggest you read the article care for aglaonema.
Correct maintenance conditions for aglaonema pictum tricolor
As explained above, the first point is to find the plant, but after you buy the plant, it is straightforward to maintain it; it is enough for the plant to have filtered and moderate light, regular and basic watering, moderate humidity, and normal room temperature to witness its incredible growth. In the following, we will review each of the said items together.
How much light does Aglaonema pictum tricolor need?
This plant can tolerate low sunlight due to the reasons mentioned above (living under a tree in native areas), but in apartments and workplaces, to grow well, it is better to provide the plant with filtered light for about 5-7 hours. This plant does not tolerate strong and direct sunlight, and If it is exposed to direct sunlight, the plant leaves will start to burn. If you keep your plant on the balcony, be sure to place it in a place that is wholly shaded at noon. Of course, if you don’t have much light at home, use artificial light for plant growth.
How to water the Aglaonema pictum tricolor plant?
If you want to provide the native conditions of the plant, the soil should always be slightly moist, but we cannot control the level of humidity at home, and many times we swamp the soil, which will eventually cause root rot and the destruction of the plant. So, before watering, it is better to check if the soil is dry to a depth of 2-3 cm, then water the plant.
Another essential point in watering Aglaonema pictum tricolor is to ensure that excess water is removed from under the pot because the accumulation of water at the bottom of the pot will cause rotting of the roots and stems of your plant. You can use soil moisture detectors and a wooden skewer to determine the watering time.
What characteristics should the soil of this plant have?
High drainage is the first and most important point in choosing the soil of aglaonema pictum tricolor. High drainage in the soil means that when you water the plant, the water does not stay on the soil for more than 15 seconds and quickly penetrates the soil. If there is soil with these characteristics, you can buy it.
Of course, you must buy the soil from reliable places or brands or disinfect it before use. Heavy soil will rot the roots and slow down the growth of the plant. If you want to mix the soil in your home, you can use the combination of perlite + peat moss and cocopeat; adding a little compost to this mixture will be great.
The best temperature and humidity for keeping aglaonema pictum tricolor
One of the things you should know about the maintenance of aglaonema pictum tricolor is that this plant cannot tolerate temperatures lower than 59 degrees Fahrenheit, so never place it near the window in winter.
The best temperature for the growth of this plant is 65 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit, this plant can grow well in normal room humidity, but it needs 65% humidity for excellent growth. Just remember that when the humidity of the environment increases, the amount of ventilation and air circulation in the environment must also increase; otherwise, the plant will suffer from fungal disease.
Does aglaonema pictum need fertilizing?
Yes, this plant, like other houseplants, must be fed with different fertilizers every two weeks during its growing season, which is from the beginning of spring to the end of summer, to have excellent growth. To feed the plant, you can use different fertilizers such as 121236, 202020 and 105210. Note that the amount of 202020 fertilizer shouldn’t be too high because the colour of the plant’s leaves will disappear over time. In addition to the mentioned fertilizers, humic acid every three months will improve the plant’s growth.
Does aglaonema pictum tricolor need to change the pot?
These plants grow very little, and you don’t need to change the pot yearly. You can replace the pot every 2-3 years or when the plant roots come out from under the pot. Just ensure that the new pot has good drainage, and be careful that the new pot should only one size bigger than the previous pot so that the plant’s growth does not stop. We have explained in a separate article about choosing a pot for your plants that you must read.
How to propagate aglaonema pictum tricolor?
This plant can be propagated by dividing plant and cuttings. The best and easiest method is dividing the plant when changing the pot. We have briefly explained both methods below:
Stages of aglaonema pictum tricolor root division
- First, remove the plant from the pot and loosen the soil around the roots by shaking.
- Select one or more stems you want to separate from the main plant, gently clean the soil around the root, and then separate from the main root mass.
- Choose a small pot with high drainage and fill the bottom with soil.
- Now put the separated stems inside it and pour soil around it.
- Do the first irrigation with fungicide and amino acid (we have already mentioned the benefits of amino acid for plants).
Propagation of aglaonema pictum tricolor by cuttings is done according to the following steps:
o Select and cut the stems with at least 3-4 knots with sharp and sterilized scissors.
o Remove the lower leaves of the cutting from the plant, and it is enough to leave only 2-3 upper leaves on the cutting.
o Pour cooled boiled water into a glass container and place the cuttings inside
o After some time, the cutting will take root (the cutting that rooted 3 cm will be transferred to the soil)
o After rooting, you can plant the cutting in a pot with very light soil (a lot of perlites).
Common problems and diseases of Aglaonema pictum tricolor
This plant suffers from pest diseases very often, but you must be careful of pests such as aphids, mealybugs and spider mites and spray the plant with appropriate insecticides and pesticides as soon as you see the symptoms. Note that if this plant is overwatered, it can suffer root rot, and it will be a little difficult to save the plant. Here are some common problems:
What is the cause of the browning of aglaonema pictum’s leaves?
Browning of plant leaves is usually the result of low watering or lack of humidity. Ensure that the pot soil has dried between waterings and then water again. Also, as the temperature of the irrigation environment increases, the amount of humidity should increase. This plant needs at least 40-50% humidity. You can use dusting or making an island for the pot to provide humidity.
In a separate article, we have reviewed the browning of leaves tips, which you must read.
What is the cause of the yellowing of aglaonema pictum leaves?
The yellowing of the leaves of houseplants and this type of aglaonema can be a sign of excessive watering, lack of water, lack of light or too much light; you may say that I have said all the things in this regard, yes, because all the things are involved in the emergence of this problem. It is enough to check the maintenance conditions of your plant with the mentioned items and see which factor can cause the yellowing of your aglaonema pictum leaves. If this problem is caused by excessive watering, reduce the watering and do the next two waterings with fungicide.In the article aglaonema yellow leaves and houseplant leaves turning yellow , we have examined the reasons and how to solve the problem.
What is the cause of falling leaves of aglaonema pictum?
This case can have many reasons, such as improper nutrition and low watering. Be sure to fertilize your plant during the growing season and water it regularly.
How do you care for aglaonema Pictum tricolor?
Here are some tips for Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor care :
- Medium and indirect light is required.
- water the plant when 1 to 1.5 inches of soil is dry.
- Use a well-draining pot with a soil that keep moisture.
- prefer warm and humid environment.
How fast does aglaonema Pictum tricolor grow?
pictum tricolor is a easy plant to keep and grows fast. after Propagating a new plant, it takes at least 6-12 months to become a grown plant with long enough stem and few leaves.
Do Aglaonema need big pots?
you should choose a plant that is one size bigger than the previous one. it should be at least 250mm wide. put the plant in the center of the pot and slowly fill it with soil. move it to a place with proper light and away from direct sunlight.
How do you make an Aglaonema pictum tricolor bushier?
The best way to increase the number and quality of your plant to make it bushy is to provide its required growing conditions. for example you should provide it with bright light, fertilizer, and proper watering and you will have a healthy growth and a bushy plant.
In this article, we explained everything you need to know about care of aglaonema pictum tricolor. We will be pleased to write your opinion and experience in keeping this plant for us in the comment section.If you want to see the beautiful flowers of this plant, be sure to read the article does aglaonema bloom