Aglaonema Suksom Jaipong
📖 About this plant
Aglaonema Suksom Jaipong is a spectacular Thai cultivar that features some of the most vivid pink coloration in the entire Aglaonema genus. The dark green leaves are bordered by bright neon-pink edges, with equally vibrant pink midribs running through pink-green mottled centers. The intensity of the pink is remarkable — it almost appears artificial or painted, but this is entirely natural. Named after the traditional Thai dance form ‘Jaipong,’ this variety has the same dynamic, eye-catching energy as its namesake. It’s a standout performer in any plant collection and always draws admiring glances from visitors.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
Medium to Bright Indirect Light
When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry
50-70%
18-30°C (65-85°F)
Well-draining potting mix with perlite, peat moss, and orchid bark
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Thailand — cultivated hybrid variety
- 📏 Max height
- 45-75 cm (1.5-2.5 ft)
- 📐 Spread
- 30-60 cm (1-2 ft)
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Occasionally in summer — rare indoors
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White to pale green spathe
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Dark green leaves with bright neon-pink edges, pink midribs, and pink-green mottled centers
- ⏳ Lifespan
- Perennial (5-10+ years indoors)
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Toxic to cats and dogs — calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing
- 🌱 Propagation
- Stem cuttings in water or moist sphagnum moss; division; roots in 3-4 weeks
🛡️ Health & Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs — calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing
Common issues
- Neon-pink coloration fading dramatically in low light, crispy brown tips from low humidity, yellowing from overwatering, mealybugs hiding in pink-tinged leaf axils, root rot in poorly draining soil, reverted green leaves outgrowing pink ones if not pruned
💡 Care tips
- Bright indirect light is absolutely essential for this variety — it has the most light-dependent coloration of all Aglaonemas. Consider a grow light in winter to maintain the neon-pink through darker months. Higher humidity promotes the most vivid pink tones. Remove any all-green stems immediately as they grow faster and will overtake the plant. Use filtered water exclusively to prevent tip burn on the delicate pink leaf areas.
