Peacock
ActiveAglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen
DR FRANK B. BROWN
Variety traits
Aglaonema plant height
Aglaonema Schott.
A morphological trait determining the plant habit and its suitability for interior landscaping, ranging from 25 to 150 cm depending on the species and growing conditions.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Chinese Evergreen, where this is mentioned in the description.
For representatives of the genus Aglaonema, plant height is a key quantitative trait that classifies cultivars into compact (25–40 cm), medium-height (about 60 cm), and large forms capable of reaching 90–150 cm. The genetic potential for height determines the plant's habit; however, actual parameters depend significantly on light intensity, the volume of the planting container, and the nutrient regime.
With age, Aglaonema is prone to natural stem exposure due to the senescence of lower leaves, which alters the plant's ornamental appearance and necessitates rejuvenation pruning of the crown. In cultivar testing protocols, this indicator is assessed as an unstable quantitative trait that requires comparison under controlled environmental conditions.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Chinese Evergreen mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Amelia
ActiveAglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen
Richard J Button, Sunshine Foliage World