Aglaonema Firecracker Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Sometimes, Aglaonema Firecracker is mistaken for Aglaonema Siam Aurora, as the leaves of these two plants look almost the same at first glance. However, the leaves of Firecracker are smaller than those of Siam Aurora. Due to its colorful leaves, this plant is an ideal choice both as a houseplant and as an office plant.
Common Name |
Aglaonema 'Firecracker'
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aglaonema 'Firecracker'
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Genus
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Aglaonema
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aglaonema Firecracker Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aglaonema Firecracker.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aglaonema Firecracker needs water once every
7 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aglaonema Firecracker needs about 0.2 L per 7 days. |
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Aglaonema Firecracker Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aglaonema Firecracker to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Aglaonema Firecracker to thrive is between 60% and 70%. |
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Aglaonema Firecracker Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aglaonema Firecracker. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Aglaonema Firecracker plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Aglaonema Firecracker Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aglaonema Firecracker plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aglaonema Firecracker toxic to pets? |
Yes
Aglaonema Firecracker can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aglaonema Firecracker Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aglaonema Firecracker, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Aglaonema Firecracker Native Region |
Find out where the Aglaonema Firecracker plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
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Specific Location
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This plant grows in Asia and New Guinea. |
