{"product_id":"aglaonema-maria-5-pot","title":"Aglaonema Maria - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAglaonema 'Maria', also called Emerald Beauty, is a robust Chinese Evergreen with dense, lance-shaped leaves in rich dark green brushed with silvery-grey. One of the hardiest aglaonemas, it tolerates very low light, irregular watering and dim, air-conditioned rooms, making it a top choice for offices and beginners. Its compact, bushy, upright habit keeps it neat on desks, floors and shaded corners, and it is among the most effective plants for purifying indoor air. Maria flourishes with minimal care in the warm, humid conditions found across much of India, staying lush and green year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia (hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark green leaves with silvery-grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-white spathe (insignificant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasionally warm months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low to bright indirect light; no direct sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when top 3-5 cm dries; avoid sogginess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining peat-based mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-30°C; avoid below 15°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; tolerates average indoor air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed monthly in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove old or yellow leaves only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 years or when root-bound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision or stem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, spider mites, scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic if ingested; irritant sap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a hardy decorative foliage houseplant for low-light offices, floors and shaded corners, and prized as a top indoor air-purifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it thrives even in dim, air-conditioned interiors; keep it out of direct sun and cold, and let the soil dry slightly between waterings, especially in the monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Aglaonema Maria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater when the top 3-5 cm of soil dries, roughly weekly. It tolerates slight dryness much better than soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does Maria need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates very low to bright indirect light, making it ideal for dim offices; avoid direct sun, which scorches leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Aglaonema Maria safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is toxic if chewed and the sap irritates the mouth, so keep it away from cats, dogs and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it survive in a dark office?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Maria is among the most low-light tolerant houseplants and thrives in dim, air-conditioned interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every two years or when root-bound, in spring, using a rich well-draining mix one size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate by dividing the clump at repotting or by rooting stem cuttings during the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow leaves usually indicate overwatering or cold exposure; let the soil dry more and keep it above 15°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown tips point to dry air, erratic watering or salt build-up; raise humidity and flush the soil occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt occasionally produces a small greenish-white spathe, but it is grown mainly for its lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season and stop in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256041570550,"sku":"PLT-AGLAONEMAMAR-P05-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-aglaonema-green-compact-aglaonema-compact-maria-plant.jpg?v=1783920020","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/aglaonema-maria-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}