Aglaonema Milkyway
Aglaonema Milkyway features elegant variegated leaves and thrives in low light.
Habit
Perennial
Height
25-60 cm
Growth
Clumping
Soil
Moist Well-draining
Shade
Low-medium light
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
SE Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–28°C
Humidity (%)
50–70%
Potting media
Peat-based
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Spring–Autumn
Soil Ph level
5.5–7.0
Water Ph level
6.0–7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
8–15 years
Health Benefits
Air-purifying foliage plant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% peat, 30% perlite, 20% compost |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or darkened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf edge burn, sticky honeydew, cottony white clusters, fine webbing and stippling on leaves.
ensure good drainage and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected foliage, maintain proper air circulation, wipe leaves regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root issues.
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.