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Broad lance-shaped leaves open in compact upright clumps from short stems.
Aglaonema 'Crete Flame' 12cm — Care & Tips
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Where did it get its name? Look at it and you’ll understand 👀
Family: Araceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: 30–35 cm
Aglaonema ‘Crete Flame’ looks painted with flames: red and pink bands rise from the petioles and run through green foliage in irregular luminous brushstrokes. Its lush upright crown concentrates colour into a clean volume, transforming a shelf, side table or calm corner into a bold decorative feature. Beside neutral tones or deep green, the red gains even greater brightness and depth.
It is a choice for anyone wanting year-round colour without waiting for flowers. Every new leaf adds a different balance of red and green, keeping the crown lively, collectable and always slightly different.
‘Crete Flame’ is defined by vivid red patterning, warm petioles and a dense crown.
Broad lance-shaped leaves open in compact upright clumps from short stems.
Green, pink and red mix in flame-like bands, with warm petioles continuing the pattern.
The smooth slightly glossy surface keeps red areas crisp and saturated.
Why you’ll love it: it delivers permanent red colour, a lush crown and a different pattern on every new leaf.
In a bright corner, on a low stand or a generous side table, with enough space for the linear crown. Terracotta, sand or charcoal pots emphasise the sculptural trunk.
Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.
Bright indirect light for vivid colour, without harsh direct sun.
Water when the upper third dries and allow complete drainage.
Moderate humidity, gentle airflow and roughly 18–28°C.
Not safe for chewing or ingestion because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Provide plentiful bright filtered light. Very low light reduces the strength of red areas, while harsh sun scorches the leaves.
Let roughly the upper third dry, check the weight and water thoroughly. Never leave water standing at the base.
It adapts to average household humidity but appreciates stability and gentle airflow. Protect it from air conditioning and heaters.
Keep it at roughly 18–28°C and avoid temperatures below 15°C. Cold often causes dull water-soaked patches.
Use Aroid Mix that drains freely without drying abruptly. Repot only when roots have filled the pot.
During active growth use Liquid Gold Leaf according to the label and on already moist mix. Reduce when growth slows.
‘Crete Flame’ is a cultivated selection within the genus Aglaonema, without a published connection to a particular wild species.
Aglaonema species are native to tropical and subtropical Asia, growing low in humid forest beneath filtered light.
The name ‘Crete Flame’ describes the selection’s red flame-like bands. Breeder or registration details have not been published with the name.
From natural habitat to care: The genus' origin in the lower layer of tropical forest explains its adaptation to indirect light, warmth and gentle steady moisture.
Anthocyanin pigments accumulate in surface cells and create pink to deep red bands.
Short stems can produce basal offsets and gradually increase density.
As in other Araceae, tiny flowers are arranged on a fleshy axis surrounded by a modified bract.
Insoluble raphides act as a defence and cause marked irritation if chewed.
Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.
Yes. Pigment distribution varies naturally by leaf, while light, age and position within the crown influence final intensity.
Very low light can reduce red colour, while each leaf matures at its own pace. Move it gradually to a brighter indirect position.
It survives in moderate light, but growth slows and colour becomes less vivid. This selection looks best in bright indirect light.
By dividing rooted offsets or using a stem section with healthy nodes. Work during active growth with a clean tool.
One old lower leaf may age normally. Several together call for checks of moisture, temperature, drainage and roots.
Not for chewing or ingestion. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals can cause marked oral irritation.