Aglaonema Stardust is a compact Chinese evergreen with deep green leaves finely speckled and dusted in creamy-white, giving a starry, freckled appearance. Bushy and tidy, it adds soft texture and colour to interiors while staying low maintenance. Like other aglaonemas it tolerates low to medium light and average indoor conditions, making it an excellent beginner plant, though bright indirect light keeps the speckling crisp. It is a useful air-purifying foliage plant and forgiving of occasional neglect. Well suited to living rooms, bedrooms, offices, desks and shaded balconies, it is a dependable choice for Indian homes wanting easy indoor greenery.
Specifications
| Family |
Araceae |
| Native region |
Tropical Asia (cultivar) |
| Mature height |
40-60 cm |
| Mature spread |
30-45 cm |
| Growth rate |
Slow to moderate |
| Foliage |
Deep green leaves speckled and dusted creamy-white |
| Flower colour |
Creamy-white spathe (insignificant) |
| Flower season |
Summer (rare indoors) |
| Climate zone |
Tropical, warm humid |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Bright indirect light; tolerates medium/low light |
| Watering |
Keep lightly moist; water when top 3-4 cm dries |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-draining potting mix |
| Temperature |
18-30 C; protect below 12 C |
| Humidity |
Moderate to high preferred |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced feed monthly in growing season |
| Pruning |
Remove old or faded leaves |
| Repotting |
Every 1-2 years in spring |
| Propagation |
Division or stem cuttings |
| Pests & problems |
Mealybugs, spider mites, aphids |
| Toxicity / safety |
Toxic to pets and humans if ingested |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>An easy, speckled-foliage plant for adding texture to desks, shelves and indoor corners. Great tabletop or floor accent in homes and offices.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Give warm, bright indirect light in India to keep the cream speckling sharp, and protect it from cold drafts and direct AC airflow. Keep humidity up in dry months with misting or pebble trays.</p>