Aglaonema Chocolate Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aglaonema rotundum, also known as Aglaonema chocolate, is a famous houseplant native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Unlike other Aglaonema, this variety is darker with striped brown and burgundy veining. This plant will grow well if placed in an area with little light.
Common Name |
Chocolate Chinese Evergreen
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aglaonema rotundum
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Genus
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Aglaonema
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aglaonema Chocolate Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aglaonema Chocolate.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aglaonema Chocolate needs water once every
7 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aglaonema Chocolate needs about 0.2 L per 7 days. |
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Aglaonema Chocolate Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aglaonema Chocolate to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Aglaonema Chocolate to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Aglaonema Chocolate Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aglaonema Chocolate. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Aglaonema Chocolate plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Aglaonema Chocolate Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aglaonema Chocolate plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Brown
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aglaonema Chocolate toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Aglaonema plants are toxic to humans and pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aglaonema Chocolate Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aglaonema Chocolate, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Aglaonema Chocolate Native Region |
Find out where the Aglaonema Chocolate plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
Philippines (the)
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