Sabrina

Aglaonema 'Cherry Baby'

Chinese evergreen, Poison dart plant, Philippine evergreen

• Sabrina likes...
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    Regular watering

    Check the top two inches of Sabrina’s soil on a weekly basis; she hates to dry out completely.

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    Most light conditions

    Sabrina’s leaves will go a deeper pink the more light she gets. She’ll be happier in shadier positions but her leaves may look pale. Too much direct light and they may scorch.

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    Feeding

    As a leafy foliage plant, Sabrina will benefit from a regular dose of plant food from April to September.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Aglaonema ‘Cherry Baby’

  Nickname

  Chinese evergreen, Poison dart plant, Philippine evergreen

  Plant type

  Indoor evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  30-40cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if eaten and sap can irritate skin

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Aglaonema ‘Cherry Baby’

  Aglaonemas grow outside all year round in southeast Asia and New Guinea. While they’re called ‘Chinese evergreens’ they’re actually native to Thailand and Indonesia. They’ve been in cultivation as ornamental house and garden plants since the late 19th century, and ‘Cherry Baby’ is one of the hottest on the market. With hot pink, green and yellow flecked leaves this little firecracker of a plant will add a punch of colour to your collection. Bear in mind that each plant is unique so some might be pinker or greener or more patterned than others. This, in our view, is where their beauty lies. 

  This colourful cultivar enjoys high humidity. Where possible, pop your plant in steamier places like the bathroom or kitchen or group it together with other houseplants so they can create their own little microclimate. What better way to create that jungly feel. 

  Did you know?

  The genus name Aglaonema stems from the Greek words ‘aglos’ meaning bright and ‘nema’ meaning thread.