Ever sat in front of a screen all day and wished for a little green corner to rest your eyes, but your room has little light, little space, and you worry the plant won't survive? Today 'PAMA The Gardener' introduces Aglaonema 'Pa Ramruay', a lucky plant with beautiful foliage that arrives in a ready-to-display pot. The short answer: he loves dappled light, gets watered only when the potting mix is not soggy, and must never sit in harsh direct sun. Remember these three things and he will happily live with you.
Why Aglaonema 'Pa Ramruay' suits desks and condos
The name 'Pa Ramruay' sounds auspicious before you even see the plant, so many people bring him home or to the office for a boost of morale. From a space decorator's view, I love his patterned, colorful leaves. Placed on the corner of a desk, he makes the room feel cozy right away without taking much space.Condo dwellers will like that he does not need strong light. His light requirement is level 2 out of 5 and water is level 2 out of 5. Care difficulty is medium: not hard, but he needs a little attention.
Where to place him
- Near a window with dappled light, or light filtered through a thin curtain
- A desk corner that still gets room light, not a totally dark spot
- A spot with fresh, airy circulation, because he likes airy surroundings
Hands-on care guide for Aglaonema 'Pa Ramruay'
Light: dappled is the answer
He loves dappled light, which gives him beautiful leaves, but he cannot tolerate harsh direct sun. If kept in deep shade with no light at all, the leaf color fades. If the leaves look pale, move him a little closer to the window.Water: moderately moist, never soggy
- Poke the potting mix with your finger before every watering
- If the mix is still soggy, skip watering
- Too much water suffocates the roots and the leaves rot
Air: let him breathe
He likes airy surroundings. If kept indoors with poor ventilation, the plant may look dull. Opening a window or placing him where air moves a bit helps a lot.A note about pets
If you have a dog or cat at home, be careful. This plant is not safe for pets. Place him on a high shelf out of reach, or in a room your pets cannot enter.Common problems and fixes
- Fading leaves: usually too much shade, so move him to brighter dappled light
- Rotting leaves: usually overwatering, so hold water until the mix is no longer soggy
- Dull look in a closed room: improve air circulation
