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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Green margins, light green splattered center
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
White
Other: Greenish-white spathe
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal bloom
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Chinese Evergreen
Also sold as:
  • Diamond
  • Best Diamond
  • Spring Snow

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-03-02
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-02-04
Light green spathe with white spadix
Location: My home, Willow Valley Communities Lakes Campus, Willow Street, Pennsylvania USA
Date: 2020-06-12
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-05-02
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-07-30
Purchased as 'Osaka'
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-09-06
Purchased with the name 'Osaka'
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: My home, Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-10-30
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-08-28
Location: Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-11-10
Location: My home, Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-12-01
Location: Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-11-10
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-07-30
Comments:
  • Posted by csandt (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Zone 6b) on Dec 18, 2019 3:10 PM concerning plant:
    Aglaonema Osaka is a naturally occurring form of A. costatum with highly variegated foliage.
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