Indoor, bright, indirect light for best color; tolerates medium light
Aglaonema Ruby
AED 69each, 30-40 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Aglaonema Ruby, 30-40 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 69
- Total
- AED 69
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About this plant
A Chinese evergreen, 30 to 40 cm, with green leaves edged and veined in ruby red. Bright, indirect light gives the best color; medium light is fine.
Aglaonema Ruby is a Chinese evergreen hybrid (sold as Aglaonema commutatum 'Ruby') with green leaves outlined and veined in red to deep pink. The color is strongest on new leaves and in good light. Its ancestors grow on shaded forest floors in Southeast Asia, and it forms a compact, bushy plant.
In Dubai it is one of the easier plants for apartments and offices. Steady AC temperatures suit it, and it copes with dry indoor air better than most tropical foliage. Colored Aglaonemas do need more light than plain green types to hold their pattern, so a spot a few meters from a bright window is ideal. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves, cold air straight from an AC vent marks them, and it is not a plant for outdoor balconies in summer.
Ruby suits living rooms, bedrooms, desks and reception counters. We offer it at around 30–40 cm, in a nursery pot or a ceramic pot.
- Sizes
- 30 cm
- Watering
- Every 7–10 days indoors, when the top 3 cm of soil is dry; every 2–3 weeks in winter
Why people love it
- Ruby edging and veins give each leaf a hand-drawn look.
- Dark green centers stop the red from looking garish.
- Suits a bright office desk or counter.
Light
Bright, indirect light for best color; tolerates medium light
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Worth knowing
- Chewing it can harm cats and dogs, and the ASPCA lists it as toxic.
- The ruby color dulls in low light.
- Growth is slow and upright, so it fills out gradually.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Questions about Aglaonema Ruby? Talk to our team.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Aglaonema Ruby healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light for best color; tolerates medium light. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 7–10 days indoors, when the top 3 cm of soil is dry; every 2–3 weeks in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: light, peat-free or peat-based potting mix with perlite for drainage. Feeding: a balanced liquid feed at half strength once a month from March to October. Common mistake: overwatering in a cool AC room where the soil dries slowly. Where it works: living rooms, bedrooms, offices and reception areas away from direct sun.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Aglaonema Ruby FAQs
Why is it losing its color?
Colored Aglaonemas fade or turn greener in low light. Move it closer to a bright window, out of direct sun.
Will it cope with AC in a Dubai apartment?
Yes, Aglaonema handles air-conditioned rooms well. Keep it out of the direct blast of an AC vent, which can mark and curl the leaves.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of pets that chew leaves.
How big does it get?
Aglaonema grows slowly and usually stays around 30–50 cm tall indoors, so it rarely needs repotting more than every two years.
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