Laurel, an Aglaonema Light Star, might not be as bright as some of her cousins, but she still has a splash of colour with delicate pink variegation, a deep pink midrib, and a stunning pink halo or outer edge.
She's a member of the wider Aglaonema family, which includes the likes of Alissa, our Aglaonema Pink Star, and Ramona, our Aglaonema Red Star, to name just a couple. The name Aglaonema comes from the Greek word for bright, ‘Aglos’, and thread, ‘nema’, due to her variegated leaves.
Native to South East Asia, Laurel is most commonly found basking in the dappled light under large tropical trees. Unlike the darker green varieties of Aglaonema that can grow in near shade, the variegated varieties require more light.
Laurel, Aglaonema Light Star
Laurel prefers bright indirect light to partial shade, without prolonged exposure to direct sun - a touch of morning sunlight however would be welcomed.
If you’re not sure what level of light you have, check the shadows cast by your plant:
- Minimal shadow = lower light
- Half shadow = indirect light
- Full shadow = direct sun
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