Exposure & Location

The Aglaonema Maria is a partial shade plant that prefers indirect, soft, and consistent light. It easily tolerates less exposed corners, making it a perfect ally for north-facing or low-sunlight apartments.

• Light: soft to filtered, no direct sunlight.
• Ideal location: living room, bedroom, or office with diffuse light.
• Temperature: 18–26 °C, stable and without cold drafts.
• Atmosphere: prefers a slightly humid and temperate environment.

Verdeia Tip: the more filtered the light, the more the silver reflections of its foliage stand out. It still looks superb in low-light corners.

Watering & Care

Very easy to care for, the Aglaonema Maria requires moderate and regular watering. Just check that the soil surface is dry before watering again. It does not like stagnant moisture and prefers slight underwatering to excess.

• Watering: about once a week in summer, every 10 to 12 days in winter.
• Substrate: light and draining potting soil for green plants (add some perlite).
• Fertilizer: every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer.
• Care: gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine.
• Repotting: every 2 years, in spring, into a slightly larger pot.

Tip: good drainage is essential: place a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to avoid stagnant water.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

The Aglaonema Maria easily fits into any interior thanks to its silver foliage and compact form. It brings soft light and a sense of balance to modern urban spaces.

• In a light, beige, or gray pot to enhance its metallic reflections.
• On a console or coffee table for a refined plant accent.
• Paired with dark green plants, it creates an elegant contrast.
• Perfect for Scandinavian, minimalist, or chic tropical interiors.

Verdeia Tip: pair your Aglaonema Maria with a Sansevieria, a Zamioculcas, or a Philodendron Imperial Green for a balanced and soothing tropical composition.

Verdeia Advice

• Favor soft light: too bright exposure could dull the silver marbling.
• Water moderately: let the soil surface dry well before adding water.
• Mist lightly: to maintain a pleasant atmosphere, especially in winter with heating.
• Avoid drafts: Aglaonema hates sudden temperature changes.
• Rotate the pot regularly: to promote even foliage growth.
• Combine with contrasting foliage: to highlight its silver tones in your urban jungle.

Easy to live with and always elegant, the Aglaonema Maria is a perfect indoor plant for city dwellers. It embodies the right balance between beauty, resilience, and natural serenity.

Technical Characteristics

• Botanical name: Aglaonema commutatum ‘Maria’
• Common name: Silver Aglaonema
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Tropical Southeast Asia
• Plant type: Tropical indoor, compact
• Foliage: Dark green marbled with silver, elongated and shiny
• Exposure: Indirect light to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate (allow slight drying between waterings)
• Care: Easy — wipe leaves and repot every 2 years
• Ideal temperature: 18–26 °C
• Growth: Medium
• Approximate height: 40 cm
• Maximum adult size: 70–80 cm

Each Aglaonema is unique: the intensity of its silver reflections and the pattern of its marbling naturally vary according to the light. Its beauty evolves with the seasons, always offering a harmonious and lively appearance.