Aglaonema Cutlass
📖 About this plant
Aglaonema Cutlass is a unique variety distinguished by its narrow, elongated leaves that arch gracefully outward, giving the plant a distinctly different silhouette from other Chinese Evergreens. The silvery-green leaves with darker green margins create an elegant, flowing appearance reminiscent of ornamental grasses. The name ‘Cutlass’ comes from the blade-like shape of the leaves. This variety has a more graceful, delicate aesthetic compared to the broader-leaved Aglaonemas, making it perfect for those who prefer a softer, more refined look. Its compact, arching habit makes it ideal for tabletops and shelves where it can cascade slightly over the pot edge.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
Low to Medium Indirect Light
When top 2-3 cm of soil is dry
40-60%
18-30°C (65-85°F)
Well-draining potting mix with perlite, peat moss, and coco coir
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Southeast Asia — hybrid cultivar developed for narrower leaf form
- 📏 Max height
- 45-60 cm (1.5-2 ft)
- 📐 Spread
- 30-45 cm (1-1.5 ft)
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Occasionally in summer — rare indoors
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White to pale green spathe
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Narrow, elongated silvery-green leaves with darker green edges and a graceful arching habit
- ⏳ 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
- Leaf drooping in low light, brown tips from low humidity or fluoride, yellowing from overwatering, mealybugs on stems, root rot in heavy soil, leaves losing their arching habit if light is too low
💡 Care tips
- The graceful arching habit is best maintained in medium indirect light — too little light causes leaves to droop rather than arch. The narrow leaves show dust more easily — wipe regularly with a damp cloth. The compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces. This variety looks beautiful in a hanging pot where the leaves can cascade naturally. Tolerates lower humidity better than many Aglaonema varieties due to its narrower leaf form.
