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Pink Lady Valentine Aglaonema

Aglaonema - sold as Pink Lady Valentine

Indoor care for Pink Lady Valentine Aglaonema: placement, watering, potting, propagation and practical problem checks.

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Care at a glance

Know your plant

Pink Lady Valentine is an upright, clumping Aglaonema with broad leaves described in pink, blush, cream and green. [1]

Aglaonema belongs to the Araceae family and is commonly known as Chinese evergreen. [2]

Light and placement

Give the colorful canopy good indirect light. Protect it from direct sun; lower-light tolerance does not make a dark corner ideal for vigorous growth. [3]

Watering

  1. Keep the root zone lightly moist, allowing the surface to begin drying before watering again. Avoid leaving the pot saturated or using cold water. [3]

  2. Water thoroughly, then empty the saucer. [6]

Soil and pot choice

Use an aerated mix that holds moisture without remaining waterlogged. Organic material with bark or perlite provides both moisture storage and air spaces. [4]

Use a pot with drainage holes. [7]

Temperature and humidity

Keep the plant warm and out of drafts. Chinese evergreens are sensitive to chilling; protect them during cold-weather transport and away from a cold windowsill. [4]

Feeding

Feed during active growth at the product label rate; pause when growth slows. [8]

Repotting

  1. Repot a crowded clump during active growth. Prepare fresh mix, gently release the roots and choose a pot that accommodates them without excessive spare volume. [9]

  2. Keep the original planting depth; settle fresh mix around roots and water in. [10]

Propagation

  1. Use a rooted basal shoot for a straightforward division. Aglaonema can produce shoots beside the main stem, but only divide one that already has roots. [4]

  2. Ease out the rootball, separate the rooted section carefully with a clean tool, and pot it individually. Retain healthy roots and shoots rather than stripping the division bare. [11]

  3. Set the divided plant in warm indirect light and keep the mix lightly moist as it establishes. [12]

Pruning and growth

Remove dead or yellow leaves and wipe dust gently from healthy foliage. Routine heavy pruning is unnecessary; the clump’s natural shape is part of its appeal. [4]

Problems and next checks

Brown tips

Possible causes
  • Dry air, drafts or excess fertilizer salts.
Checks to distinguish them
  • Review room position and feeding history.
Low-risk next step
Correct exposure; avoid extra fertilizer.
When to seek expert help
Continuing damage: seek advice.
Sources for these checks

Use these checks before choosing a treatment. [4]

Yellowing or wilting

Possible causes
  • Dryness or waterlogged roots.
Checks to distinguish them
  • Feel the mix; inspect drainage and root firmness.
Low-risk next step
Correct moisture according to the watering section.
When to seek expert help
Spreading softness: seek horticultural advice.
Sources for these checks

Use these checks before choosing a treatment. [3]

Cottony spots, bumps or webbing

Possible causes
  • Possible sap-feeding pests.
Checks to distinguish them
  • Inspect both leaf surfaces and stem joints.
Low-risk next step
Separate; identify before treatment.
When to seek expert help
Persistent infestation: seek horticultural advice.
Sources for these checks

Use these checks before choosing a treatment. [3]

Seasonal indoor care

Chinese evergreens have no required winter dormancy. If growth slows with reduced daylight, water less frequently while continuing to check moisture. [3]

Children and pets

Safety

Aglaonema is harmful if eaten and can irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves when pruning and keep it out of children’s reach. [5]

Aglaonema species contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate a pet’s mouth when chewed; drooling, vomiting and swallowing difficulty warrant prompt veterinary advice. [13]

Human poisoning (U.S.): 1-800-222-1222. Medical emergencies: 911. [14]

Pet poisoning: veterinarian; ASPCA 888-426-4435 (consultation fee). [15]

Similar plants

Pink Lady Valentine gives a broad pink-and-green canopy. Silver Bay has a silver centre and green margins, while Siam Aurora emphasizes red edges and veins. [2][1]

Sources

  1. Pink Lady Valentine Aglaonema, Variegated Chinese Evergreen Live Plant

    Mila's Exotic Plants

    Accessed October 5, 2026

  2. Aglaonema spp.: Chinese Evergreen, Aglaonema - FP025

    University of Florida IFAS Extension - Keighly Graves, Wendy Wilber, Tom Wichman, Claire Lewis, Gail Hansen, Ryan Klein

    Accessed October 5, 2026 · Publisher date: October 1999 · Updated: Revised August 2018 and November 2025

  3. Aglaonema - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension

    Accessed October 5, 2026

  4. Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Aglaonema - EP160

    University of Florida IFAS Extension - Jianjun Chen, Kelly C. Everitt

    Accessed October 5, 2026 · Publisher date: July 2003 · Updated: Revised March 2015; reviewed July 2018; Reviewed: 10/2024

  5. Potentially harmful garden plants

    Royal Horticultural Society

    Accessed October 5, 2026

  6. Watering Indoor Plants

    University of Maryland Extension

    Accessed October 5, 2026 · Updated: 2023-03-10

  7. How to Care for Houseplants

    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

    Accessed October 5, 2026 · Updated: Last reviewed October 2023

  8. Care - Houseplants

    University of Illinois Extension

    Accessed October 5, 2026

  9. Potting and Repotting Indoor Plants

    University of Maryland Extension

    Accessed October 5, 2026 · Updated: 2023-03-10

  10. Repotting houseplants

    University of Illinois Extension

    Accessed October 5, 2026

  11. How to Propagate Houseplants by Division and Offsets

    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Aaron Steil

    Accessed October 5, 2026 · Updated: Last reviewed January 2025

  12. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

    University of Illinois Extension

    Accessed October 5, 2026

  13. These Houseplants Can Cause Trouble for Your Pets

    ASPCA Poison Control

    Accessed October 5, 2026 · Publisher date: 2025-10-13

  14. Get help online or by phone

    National Capital Poison Center

    Accessed October 5, 2026

  15. ASPCA Poison Control

    ASPCA Poison Control

    Accessed October 5, 2026