Description
🛠️ Handling Tips
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Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and small children.
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Sap: Can be irritating to skin—wear gloves if trimming or propagating.
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Transplanting: Repot every 1–2 years or when roots become crowded.
🌱 Care Guide for Aglaonema ‘Milky Way’
☀️ Light
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Best: Bright, indirect light.
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Tolerates: Low light conditions, but leaf variegation will be more vibrant with more light.
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Avoid: Direct sunlight—it can scorch the leaves.
💧 Water
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When: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry.
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How: Use room temperature water. Allow water to drain fully; never let the pot sit in water.
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Tip: Overwatering is the most common cause of problems—err on the side of underwatering.
🌡️ Temperature
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Ideal range: 65–80°F (18–27°C)
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Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
💨 Humidity
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Prefers moderate to high humidity.
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If the air is dry, consider misting the leaves or placing a tray of water nearby.
🌾 Soil
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Well-draining potting mix—preferably one formulated for aroids or with perlite added.
🌿 Fertilizer
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Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer.
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No need to fertilize in winter.
✂️ Pruning
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Trim yellow or damaged leaves to encourage new growth.
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Pinch new growth to keep a bushy shape if desired.
🌱 Propagation
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Can be propagated by stem cuttings in water or soil.
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