{"product_id":"chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-red-valentine","title":"Aglaonema 'Red Valentine' - Chinese Evergreen","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe perfect gift for your valentine at any time of year, the Red Valentine Chinese Evergreen has striking bright red-pink variegation speckled across each leaf. This colouring has given it the opportunity to be marketed as a romantic gift, but it's equally pretty as a gift to yourself. Used to shady rainforest undergrowth, this Aglaonema will be happy in a spot out of direct sun in your home. If you notice new leaves growing with less red variegation, it may benefit from a little more light; otherwise, it is easygoing, and will look fabulous bringing that bright splash of colour into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eAglaonema commutatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Valentine' (transformed shining thread, cultivar: red valentine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eAglaonema marantifolium \u003c\/em\u003evar\u003cem\u003e. commutatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInitially believed to be a variety of one species of \u003cem\u003eAglaonema,\u003c\/em\u003e on reassessment this plant was found to be its own species, and has kept the same name since 1856. The specific colouring has been bred in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRed Valentine Chinese Evergreen, Chinese Evergreen 'Red Valentine', Red Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant is native to the Philippines and Sulawesi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhile this plant doesn't need direct sun, which can scorch the leaves, it still needs bright light to keep the colours nice and vibrant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLet the top couple of inches of soil dry between waters. Make sure the plant doesn't sit in soggy soil and remember, it will need less water in winter when it isn't actively growing and dries out more slowly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Chinese Evergreen can adapt to average household humidity but prefers slightly above-average levels; keeping it in a kitchen or bathroom can help as these rooms can be more humid than others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a chunky, well draining houseplant mix; one designed for Monstera and Philodendron plants, or one with added coir, perlite and bark, will work well here. Repot every couple of years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeally likes room temperatures of 18-26°C, make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlways water with lukewarm water, and let tapwater stand for 24 hours before using it. If you notice a loss of variegation, try moving it to a brighter location!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43406858748157,"sku":"CF2084","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":55220244676989,"sku":"1589526418371","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/aglaonema-red-valentine-chinese-evergreen-176758.jpg?v=1738193611","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-red-valentine","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}