A field of silver
Pale areas occupy much of the blade while a green network keeps its structure legible.
Aglaonema 'Silver Queen' 14cm
Normal price
€12,90
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Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’
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- 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 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
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.
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
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 a mild complete liquid houseplant fertiliser according to its label, never on bone-dry mix. After repotting into pre-fertilised compost, wait until its stated starter-feeding period has ended. Repot when roots have substantially filled the container, moving up only one size.
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 selection with elongated leaves and extensive silver-green patterning. It is maintained through vegetative propagation so new plants retain the selection’s character.
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
Tiny flowers on a shared axis
The inflorescence carries many tiny flowers on a spadix, accompanied by a greenish-white spathe. The spathe is a bract, not one large petal.
A clump built from shoots
The plant is not simply a collection of separate leaf stalks. Short stems and basal shoots build its full form and can be divided for vegetative propagation.
Leaves with lateral veins
Main lateral veins branch from the midrib and organise the blade. In ‘Silver Queen’, the green network remains visible within the silver-coloured areas.
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 When does it need repotting?
When roots have filled the pot and maintaining suitable moisture becomes difficult. Choose the active growing season, an airy mix and a container only one size larger.
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.
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