Aglaonema 'White Joy' is a gorgeous, low-maintenance houseplant known for its striking white and green variegated foliage. Like other Aglaonemas, it’s prized for being beginner-friendly, adaptable to various lighting conditions, and tolerant of indoor environments.
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🌿 Aglaonema 'White Joy' – Description
Feature Details
Common Name Chinese Evergreen 'White Joy'
Botanical Name Aglaonema hybrid
Family Araceae
Growth Habit Compact, upright growth with bushy appearance
Leaf Appearance Glossy, broad, white-centered leaves with green edges and veins
Mature Size ~1 to 2 feet tall and wide indoors
Native Range Hybrid origin (Aglaonemas are native to Southeast Asia)
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🪴 Care Guide for Aglaonema 'White Joy'
☀️ Light
Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain white variegation.
Can tolerate lower light, but variegation may fade or turn more green.
Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
💧 Water
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.
It prefers to stay lightly moist, but don’t let it sit in soggy soil.
Reduce watering frequency in winter.
🌫️ Humidity
Tolerates average indoor humidity (40–50%).
Prefers slightly higher humidity if possible.
Brown tips may occur in very dry air—use a humidifier or pebble tray if needed.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives in 65–80°F (18–27°C).
Avoid cold drafts or temps below 55°F (13°C).
🌱 Soil
Use a well-draining potting mix:
A blend of potting soil + perlite or orchid bark works well.
Avoid compact or clay-heavy soils.
🍽️ Fertilizer
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or 20-20-20).
No need to fertilize in winter.
🪴 Potting & Repotting
Repot every 2–3 years, or when roots begin to outgrow the pot.
Choose a pot with drainage holes.
✂️ Pruning & Propagation
Prune to remove yellowing or leggy leaves.
Propagate via stem cuttings or division:
Division is easiest during repotting.
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🛑 Common Problems
Problem Cause Solution
Yellow leaves Overwatering Let soil dry out more
Brown leaf tips Low humidity or salt build-up Increase humidity, flush soil
Fading variegation Too little light Move to brighter indirect light
Root rot Poor drainage or overwatering Use fast-draining soil, repot if needed
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✅ Quick Care Summary
Need Summary
Light Bright, indirect (tolerates low)
Water When top 1–2" are dry
Humidity Average to moderate (40–60%)
Soil Well-draining mix
Fertilizer Monthly in growing season
Growth Rate Slow to moderate
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🧡 Bonus Tip:
Aglaonema 'White Joy' is great for desks, shelves, or dim corners, and it’s also pet-safe only with supervision — while it's beautiful, it is toxic to pets (like most aroids), so keep out of reach of cats and dogs.
Aglaonema 'White Joy' is a gorgeous, low-maintenance houseplant known for its striking white and green variegated foliage. Like other Aglaonemas, it’s prized for being beginner-friendly, adaptable to various lighting conditions, and tolerant of indoor environments.
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🌿 Aglaonema 'White Joy' – Description
Feature Details
Common Name Chinese Evergreen 'White Joy'
Botanical Name Aglaonema hybrid
Family Araceae
Growth Habit Compact, upright growth with bushy appearance
Leaf Appearance Glossy, broad, white-centered leaves with green edges and veins
Mature Size ~1 to 2 feet tall and wide indoors
Native Range Hybrid origin (Aglaonemas are native to Southeast Asia)
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🪴 Care Guide for Aglaonema 'White Joy'
☀️ Light
Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain white variegation.
Can tolerate lower light, but variegation may fade or turn more green.
Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
💧 Water
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.
It prefers to stay lightly moist, but don’t let it sit in soggy soil.
Reduce watering frequency in winter.
🌫️ Humidity
Tolerates average indoor humidity (40–50%).
Prefers slightly higher humidity if possible.
Brown tips may occur in very dry air—use a humidifier or pebble tray if needed.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives in 65–80°F (18–27°C).
Avoid cold drafts or temps below 55°F (13°C).
🌱 Soil
Use a well-draining potting mix:
A blend of potting soil + perlite or orchid bark works well.
Avoid compact or clay-heavy soils.
🍽️ Fertilizer
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or 20-20-20).
No need to fertilize in winter.
🪴 Potting & Repotting
Repot every 2–3 years, or when roots begin to outgrow the pot.
Choose a pot with drainage holes.
✂️ Pruning & Propagation
Prune to remove yellowing or leggy leaves.
Propagate via stem cuttings or division:
Division is easiest during repotting.
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🛑 Common Problems
Problem Cause Solution
Yellow leaves Overwatering Let soil dry out more
Brown leaf tips Low humidity or salt build-up Increase humidity, flush soil
Fading variegation Too little light Move to brighter indirect light
Root rot Poor drainage or overwatering Use fast-draining soil, repot if needed
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✅ Quick Care Summary
Need Summary
Light Bright, indirect (tolerates low)
Water When top 1–2" are dry
Humidity Average to moderate (40–60%)
Soil Well-draining mix
Fertilizer Monthly in growing season
Growth Rate Slow to moderate
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🧡 Bonus Tip:
Aglaonema 'White Joy' is great for desks, shelves, or dim corners, and it’s also pet-safe only with supervision — while it's beautiful, it is toxic to pets (like most aroids), so keep out of reach of cats and dogs.
