About trees
Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor' is an Araceae foliage plant distinguished by three levels of camouflage-like patterning across its leaves, ranging from dark green and mid-green to silvery green or pale gray. The color patches have irregular edges and vary from leaf to leaf. Narrow, oval leaves with pointed tips emerge along a stem that gradually rises above the growing medium, giving mature plants a form ranging from fairly compact to an open clump. Its appeal lies in the fine detail of the pattern rather than the inflorescence, which is a spadix enclosed by a spathe as typical of the family. Retaining the name Tricolor helps distinguish this three-color form from other A. pictum patterns.
Place it in consistent bright indirect light so the pattern remains clear without scorching the pale areas. Use an airy growing medium containing both moisture-retaining material and air spaces, such as chopped coconut husk mixed with fine bark. Water when the surface begins to feel slightly dry while the center of the pot is not yet completely dry, and do not leave water in the saucer. This plant suits high humidity with good air movement; do not correct dry air by keeping the soil saturated. Avoid air-conditioning drafts and fluctuating temperatures. Wipe the leaves gently to reveal the pattern and check around the petioles for mites or other pests. Apply mild fertilizer while new leaves are developing, and reduce water and feeding when growth slows.
