Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' (ag-la-oh-NEE-ma  'Silver Queen') Silver Queen Chinese Evergreen Tropical Asian plants valued mostly for their ornamental foliage. One of the easiest foliage plants to grow, Chinese evergreen tolerates low light better than most other houseplants. It features glossy, often variegated leaves that bend outward in an elegant arch. Light: low indoor light near a north or east window. Temperature: Normal room temperature. (65-75oF/18-24oC) Feed the plant from spring through summer with a balanced fertilizer. In winter, feed every 6 weeks. Keep soil lightly moist at all times. Do not overwater nor keep so dry that the leaves droop. Pests: Mealybugs and scale insects can be persistent problems.

Diseases: Bacterial and fungal stem rots are serious on overwatered plants. Fungal leaf spots are very common during progagation. Dasheen mosaic virus is sometimes present.

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