Full sun,
partial sun or shade (southern, eastern, western or northern
exposure). Grow as close to the window as possible. Some direct
sunlight is beneficial.
Temperature:
As a potted plant,
maintain indoor temperatures above 40 degrees.
Humidity:
They will
tolerate wide swings in humidity with no harm.
Watering:
Bring soil to a state
of visual dryness between waterings. When watering, thoroughly
saturate soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of the pot.
Growing in clay pots will help create an optimum soil environment for
a healthy root system.
Fertilizer:
They are
moderate feeders especially when grown under high light: 1/4
tsp./gallon of a balanced fertilizer once a week when they are
actively growing is adequate. Stop feeding during the winter or when
growth has stopped.
Pruning:
Prune or pinch
young plants to create a multiple branched specimen. Prune any time
height or form is unacceptable. They break (initiate new growth)
easily from even hard cuts.
Insects and
Disease:
Aglaia has few
problems with insects or disease. Mealy bugs and scale will
occasionally bother them.
Comments:
An easy yet somewhat
slow growing plant that will drop its lower leaves as the plant
matures creating a rangy specimen. Periodic pruning is needed to
maintain a full appearance. Its floral fragrance is quite variable
with a strong scent being present under higher humidity. Better to
grow them in clay pots.
