Aglaonema ovatum

A plain-green Aglaonema of northern Indochina and Thailand, closely related to A. hookerianum and to A. modestum, the common 'Chinese evergreen'. It grows in evergreen forest along streams and in wet, shady rock crevices, often on limestone. Its climate has a cool, dry winter and a hot, wet summer monsoon.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Nicolson gives its habitat as evergreen forest along streams, or shaded and humid places. Labels mention deep shade in wet rock crevices near a waterfall, humus near streams, and primary forest near a waterfall on Doi Suthep. It also grows on limestone ranges and near limestone caves.

Wild records used here are at 90–249 m. Older labels reach 540 m (Fang) and 960 m (Doi Suthep).

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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