Aglaonema is a beautiful indoor plant, which is considered the birthplace of Southeast Asia. This is an unpretentious, shade-loving plant. In this article we will understand all the subtleties of the differences between different aglaonem, as there are many species and varieties of this flower, which differ in both external signs and conditions of growth and care. We will help you choose the variety that is suitable for your home, as it is not only a beautiful flower, but also a very useful plant.
Brilliant (Aglaonema nitidum)
This species originates in the moist forests of Thailand and Malaysia. Aglaonema brilliant has oblong glossy leaves of dark green (or bright green) color, up to 45 cm long. 
The bush itself often grows one meter in height. Blossoms such aglaonema flowers, collected in inflorescences of 2-5 pieces. The ear grows up to 6 cm, has a green blanket of the same length. Fruits are white.
Curly (Aglaonema roebelenii)
Curly Aglaonema is another species. decorative aglaonemoriginally from the Philippines. The name itself suggests that it is a bush with a strongly branching stem. It has beautiful elastic sheets of elongated shape up to 30 cm long. The middle of the sheet is painted in silver color. It blooms, as a rule, in the beginning of autumn, the cob grows up to 3 cm. The coverlet has a green color, and later turns yellow. It has fruits in the form of berries of yellow and then red flowers.
Did you know? This type of aglaonem is very popular in the design of terrarium interiors. It is believed that this high (up to 150 cm), branchy bush, like nothing else, favorably emphasizes the exotic beauty of amphibious animals.
Changeable (Aglaonema commutatum)
The second name of aglaonema is changeable. A very popular species with many varieties. Philippines is considered the homeland. The bush has a straight stem and "growth" up to 150 cm. The leaves are elongated, grow on long "legs", 30 cm in length and up to 10 cm in width. Have the most different coloring, depending on a grade.
Aglaonema "Silver queen" has almost silver colored leaves (with the exception of a few dark green areas). The reverse side of the leaves is light green. Their length varies between 10 and 15 cm, width is 8 cm. This variety is one of the most unpretentious. It grows well and blooms in an apartment, in areas with a warm climate, you can even plant it in the soil. 
Aglaonema Silver Bay ('Silver bay') is distinguished by its impressive size and cold resistance. In height, such a bush can reach 150 cm, while remaining lush due to the floridity of the roots. The leaves have an oblong shape, pointed at the ends, up to 30 cm long. Their color is silver-gray with bright green edging. 
Important! For good growth of aglaonema in indoor pots need loose, acidic, nourishing soil with good drainage.
Aglaonema "Maria Cristina" in the list of its advantages has compactness, shade tolerance and resistance to low temperature. Long, smooth leaves have a beautiful deep rich green color, decorated with silver spots of various sizes and shapes. The leaves "sit" on long petioles and give a bushy shape to the bush.
Oblongatal (Aglaonema marantifolium)
The "parents" of this species are the tropical forests of the Philippines and Singapore. It is a lush bush with long khaki leaves that sprout on the stem in 20 cm. Each variety of this species has your silver pattern on the surface of the sheets.
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Rounded (Aglaonema rotundum)
Very beautiful, compact and rare plant, which, unfortunately, is not one of the most popular among amateur growers. The reason is a rare whimsical and "capriciousness" this flower. Few who manage to follow all the rules of irrigation, fertilizing the soil, air moistening and temperature conditions that this beauty requires. 
But those who succeeded in doing so became observers of unusual beauty: large, wide leaves of heart shape, deep green or almost black, and sometimes red, pierced with narrow white even stripes along the length and perimeter, form a small, lush, attractive bush. The stem is hidden in the ground, and only petioles with leaves are exposed, which makes this flower even more unusual.
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Painted (Aglaonema pictum)
One of most unusual species this plant. Originally from tropical forests on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The name was born as a result of an unusual pattern (painting), which consists of silvery, white, beige and gray inclusions on the dark green surface of the leaves. 
The height of the bush rarely exceeds 60 cm. The trunk strongly branches from the root. Crohn fluffy due to the density, which grow wide-oval, wavy leaves at the edges. This aglaonema blooms in small white flowers, has berries of purple color.
Important! One of the mandatory conditions for growing aglaonema is to prevent direct sunlight from entering it. Burns on the leaves lead to the complete death of the flower.
Many unusual varieties were bred from this unusual species, one of which is Freedman aglaonema. This is a beautiful flower with long wavy leaves of bright green color, covered with gray spots. Its distinguishing feature is a height reaching 100 cm.
Ribbed (Aglaonema costatum)
Aglaonema is ribbed from Southwest Malaysia. It is the lowest species with an underground stem and short petioles. The leaves are oblong, having a bright central vein and a lot of bright patches on a dark green background. Such aglaonema blooms just a couple of days, almost no fruit.
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Modest (Aglaonema modestum)
Aglaonema humble deserved its name due to the monotonous, restrained green color of the leaves. They usually grow to 20 cm long and 10 cm wide. They have a pronounced middle vein and convex slanting veins. The height of the bush often reaches half a meter. The decoration of this species is considered to be its fruits - large berries of fiery scarlet color. This aglaonema is one of the most shade-tolerant.
Did you know? Aglaonema has the ability to effectively clean the indoor air from harmful impurities that emit plastic, furniture, varnishes and various coatings.
A closer acquaintance with aglaonema and its varieties, the popularity of this plant among gardeners becomes clear. The combination of beauty, benefits and ease of care for this flower, stimulate many to decorate their apartments and houses with a wonderful plant. A variety of species and varieties gives everyone the opportunity to choose a flower to your liking.
