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Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' 14cm

Name: Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' 14cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: AglaonSilvQueen14cm
Price: 12.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€16,00

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Indoor plant · Araceae · Classic silver-green foliage

Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’

Regal composure, entirely reasonable demands

Family: Araceae · Pot diameter: 14 cm · Height: approx. 50 cm

Araceae
Silver-green foliage
Bright–medium indirect light
Moderate watering
Tall bushy form

Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’ spreads silver mottling and bands across long green blades, creating cool contrast without hard outlines. The pattern follows venation and gives the impression of light held inside the leaf.

A taller dense habit provides substantial green volume without the footprint of a large tropical tree. It is a classic choice for a bright everyday room, with a calm palette that combines easily.

What makes it distinctive

‘Silver Queen’ balances silver brightness, an elongated line and a full base in a timeless Aglaonema form.

A field of silver

Pale areas occupy much of the blade while a green network keeps its structure legible.

A long elegant blade

Elongated proportions add rhythm and make the clump tall without visual heaviness.

A full upright presence

Multiple petioles grow close together, building dense foliage from base to top.

Why you will love it: it provides the brightness of a variegated plant in a practical, calm silver-green palette.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Use it beside a desk, on a low stand or in a corner near a bright window without direct sun. White, pewter, deep green or natural wood planters emphasise silver without making the display overly cold.

Plant pairings

Plants that set it off

Deep green or softly trailing forms share its indirect-light needs and make the tall silver clump look cleaner.

Dracaena fragrans ‘Compacta’ — a dark disciplined rosette adds depth and a different density.
Epipremnum aureum ‘Global Green’ — green trailing movement brings gentle tonal variation.
Spathiphyllum wallisii — solid glossy mass lets the silver pattern dominate.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright indirect light. Medium light is tolerated, but colour and compact growth improve in a brighter position.

Water

Water when the top 2–4 cm dries, then soak thoroughly and let all excess water escape.

Atmosphere

Keep at 18–26°C with average to moderate humidity and stable conditions away from cold draughts.

Pets

Not pet-safe. Aroid tissues contain irritating insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Aroid Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionNutri One® 500mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and colour

Place it near an east- or north-facing window or behind a sheer curtain. Very low light slows growth and reduces contrast, while strong direct sun can scorch the blades.

Watering correctly

Check the mix and water when the top 2–4 cm dries. Wet the root ball, allow water to escape through the holes and empty the decorative outer pot.

Air humidity

It adapts to normal household humidity. Stable moderate humidity helps keep edges clean without daily misting.

Temperature

Keep ideally at 18–26°C without sudden drops. Avoid air conditioning, exterior doors and cold glass, and do not expose it below 15°C.

Substrate

Use an airy aroid mix that holds gentle moisture but sheds excess water promptly. A pot with unobstructed drainage holes is essential.

Nutrition and repotting

During active growth, use Nutri One, a complete liquid NPK feed with trace elements, only as directed and never on bone-dry mix. After repotting into a fresh enriched substrate, wait before feeding so nutrition is not needlessly doubled.

Botanical identityOrigin & taxonomic identityThe species, origin and cultivated selection

Genus Aglaonema

Aglaonema is an accepted genus in Araceae, published by Schott in 1829. Its members are evergreen tropical aroids.

Cultivated ‘Silver Queen’

Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’ is an established cultivated name for silver-green foliage. Trade usage is not always accompanied by one consistent, verifiable breeder and parentage record.

Origin of the genus

Wild species range from northeastern India to Papua New Guinea, mainly in humid tropical forest. That region is not the documented place where this cultivar was created.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who likes to look beyond the surface

Silver is not white paint

Zones with different chlorophyll density and tissue structure reflect more light, so silver appearance shifts with viewing angle.

Elongated blades limit overlap

Narrower leaves can grow densely without completely shading one another, keeping more of the clump photosynthetically active.

Lower light also lowers water use

When light falls, photosynthesis and transpiration slow. The plant may tolerate the position, but the same watering schedule becomes excessive.

Raphides are defensive microstructures

Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals are needle-shaped and released when tissue is damaged, producing strong irritation.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.

01 Can it stay well away from a window?

If the room remains genuinely bright, it can adapt to medium indirect light. Growth will slow, water use will fall and the silver pattern may look less distinct.

02 Can it live in lower light?

It can adapt to medium light, but growth slows, water use falls and foliage contrast may soften. Bright indirect light gives the best overall form.

03 Why does the clump lean to one side?

Dense foliage aims towards the strongest light. Turn the pot by a quarter every 7–10 days and check for weak stems caused by permanent shade.

04 When exactly should I water?

Check the top 2–4 cm with a finger or wooden skewer. If dry, water fully and let it drain; if still cool and moist, wait.

05 Why are lower leaves turning yellow?

One old lower leaf can yellow naturally. Several at once, especially with constantly wet mix, call for a check of watering frequency, drainage and roots.

06 Is it safe around cats, dogs and young children?

Not for chewing or ingestion. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals can cause oral pain, drooling and difficulty swallowing. Keep it out of reach and contact a vet or doctor if exposure occurs.

Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' 14cm

Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' 14cm

What makes it distinctive

A field of silver

A long elegant blade

A full upright presence

Where it looks its best

Plants that set it off

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and colour

Watering correctly

Air humidity

Temperature

Substrate

Nutrition and repotting

Genus Aglaonema

Cultivated ‘Silver Queen’

Origin of the genus

Silver is not white paint

Elongated blades limit overlap

Lower light also lowers water use

Raphides are defensive microstructures

Frequently asked questions

Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' 14cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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