Aglaonema Red Zircon

🌿 Aglaonema ‘Red Zircon’ Overview

Aglaonema ‘Red Zircon’ is a stunning, low-maintenance Chinese Evergreen variety known for its vibrant red, pink, and green variegated foliage. It’s prized for its bold color contrast, making it one of the most eye-catching Aglaonema cultivars for home décor.

⭐ Key Features

• Striking leaves with red to hot-pink centers, fading into green edges

• Thick, glossy foliage with strong variegation

• Slow-to-moderate grower

• Excellent for low-light indoor spaces

• Very hardy and beginner-friendly

🌱 Care Requirements

• Light:
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light.
Tolerates low light but color becomes less intense.

• Water:
Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings.
Sensitive to overwatering — avoid soggy soil.

• Humidity:
Average home humidity is fine; appreciates slightly higher humidity.

• Temperature:
65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts; does not tolerate temps below 60°F.

• Soil:
Well-draining mix — potting soil with perlite or chunky aroid blend works well.

🌿 Growth Habit

• Bushy, compact growth

• Typically reaches 1–2 ft tall indoors

• Leaves become more vibrant with good lighting and stable conditions

🐾 Toxicity

Toxic to pets if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals).

🪴 Perfect For

• Low-light rooms

• Office spaces

• Customers wanting bold color without high maintenance

• Tropical-themed décor