Aglaonema Creta Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aglaonema creta or Crete Chinese Evergreen is similar to Aglaonema Siam Aurora, but this Aglaonema Creta has broader leaves and irregular red edges and centers. It is suitable for use as a houseplant in your home or office, as it will only grow to around 36 inches tall.
Common Name |
Chinese Evergreen 'Crete'
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aglaonema 'Creta'
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Genus
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Aglaonema
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aglaonema Creta Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aglaonema Creta.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aglaonema Creta needs water once every
7 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aglaonema Creta needs about 0.2 L per 7 days. |
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Aglaonema Creta Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aglaonema Creta to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Aglaonema Creta to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Aglaonema Creta Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aglaonema Creta. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Aglaonema Creta plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Aglaonema Creta Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aglaonema Creta plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aglaonema Creta toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for dogs |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aglaonema Creta Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aglaonema Creta, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Aglaonema Creta Native Region |
Find out where the Aglaonema Creta plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
Thailand
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Specific Location
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This plant can grow in Asia and New Guinea. |
