Variety traits
Aglaonema spadix
Aglaonema Schott.
The Aglaonema spadix is an inflorescence consisting of a fleshy axis with small flowers, enclosed by a spathe. It is an energy-demanding organ for the plant that holds no ornamental value and should be removed to support the development of the leaf rosette.
In the reference 3 varieties crop Chinese Evergreen, where this is mentioned in the description.
The Aglaonema inflorescence is classified by shape and size, where thin cylindrical spadices reach 4–6 cm in length with a diameter of 0.3–0.5 cm, while thicker club-shaped ones measure 3–4 cm in length with a diameter of 0.8–1 cm. These morphological parameters are species-specific traits, yet they do not serve as breeding criteria, as the flowering of the crop is not an objective of cultivation.
The emergence of a spadix is viewed as a process that diverts the plant's resources; therefore, in agronomic practice, it is recommended to remove inflorescences at early stages to stimulate the growth of high-quality foliage. Artificial flowering may be induced only for breeding purposes to conduct hybridization, and the presence or size of the inflorescence does not serve as an indicator of cultivar productivity.
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Varieties of Chinese Evergreen mentioned in the description
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