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Aglaonema 'Crimson Love'

Aglaonema 'Crimson Love' – Vibrant Foliage & Indoor Care Guide

 

Aglaonema 'Crimson Love' turns heads with its painterly, vivid salmon-pink splashes set against a deep green backdrop. This cultivar of Aglaonema commutatum packs a visual punch, with glossy, elliptical leaves that look hand-painted by nature itself. Its growth is balanced and upright, staying nicely bushy, so you can easily place it on a shelf or in a corner without it taking over the whole space. Because every leaf shows a different variegation pattern, this evergreen houseplant feels fresh and one-of-a-kind, even as it matures. That unique, shifting look makes Aglaonema 'Crimson Love' a rare catch for anyone who craves something beyond basic green.

 

 

Key Highlights & Advantages

 

  • Distinctive colour palette: lush green leaves with lively salmon-pink splashes

  • Space-friendly: compact upright growth, ideal for smaller spots

  • Year-round evergreen: no dormancy, consistent display

  • Tolerant: handles average household humidity better than fussier tropicals

  • Low-maintenance: easy to grow and suitable for a range of indoor setups

 

 

Natural Background & Growth Profile

 

  • Botanical roots: cultivar of Aglaonema commutatum, officially described by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott in 1856

  • Native range: Southeast Asian rainforests in the Philippines, thriving under filtered shade with temperatures from 22–30 °C and rainfall up to 3000 mm per year

  • Indoors: reaches around 60–90 cm tall and wide in a container

  • Growth habit: softly upright, bushy, with moderate pace

  • Lifecycle: evergreen perennial

  • Toxicity: contains calcium oxalate, which can irritate pets or humans if chewed

 

 

Aglaonema 'Crimson Love' Indoor Care Essentials

 

  • Placement: bright, indirect light works best, though moderate light is fine

  • Light: avoid direct, scorching sun

  • Watering: allow upper third of soil to dry before giving a deep soak

  • Humidity: 50–70% is good; handles standard indoor air

  • Temperature: steady 18–28 °C

  • Soil: loose, airy, well-draining mix with organic content

  • Repotting: every 2–3 years when roots get tight

  • Fertilising: balanced liquid feed every 4–6 weeks, no seasonal switch needed

  • Propagation: stem cuttings root easily in water or soil

  • Semi-hydro: adapts well to mineral-based systems

  • Pruning: trim old leaves to refresh its look

 

 

Problems & Fixes

 

  • Spider mites: wipe leaves, treat with gentle insecticidal soap

  • Fungus gnats: let the soil surface dry, improve drainage

  • Root rot: correct watering routine, avoid waterlogged pots

  • Leaf browning: use filtered water if minerals build up

  • Yellow leaves: check watering balance, rule out soggy roots

 

 

Extra Details to Keep in Mind

 

Understanding where Aglaonema commutatum naturally thrives — under tropical rainforest canopies — helps you recreate a stress-free home environment for Aglaonema 'Crimson Love'. Mimicking these conditions means you support its steady growth and colourful variegation without fuss or guesswork.

 

 

Name Background

 

Aglaonema combines Greek “aglaos” (bright) and “nema” (thread), inspired by its striking leaf vein patterns. Aglaonema commutatum was described by Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott in 1856.

 

 

FAQs

 

Is Aglaonema 'Crimson Love' rare?
Yes, its vivid salmon-pink spotting is less common among Aglaonemas, which boosts its appeal for collectors.

Can I use tap water for Aglaonema 'Crimson Love'?
Yes, but let it stand overnight to release chlorine and avoid mineral stress.

Does this cultivar need a support stake?
No, it stays upright and balanced on its own, no support needed.

 

Order today to bring Aglaonema 'Crimson Love' home and enjoy its dramatic, tropical colour show every day.

Aglaonema 'Crimson Love'

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    Aglaonema 'Crimson Love' is approximately 35 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 12 cm pot

     

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