‘The Glory’ ,Teacher Moon Dong-eun’s plant Agleonema

 The pink plant in the teacher's seat, Moon Dong-eun, the protagonist of the hot K-drama 'The Glory' that is heating up NETFLIX these days, is a plant called Agleonema. I would like to find out about this plant's origin, ecology, how to grow it, and what types there are. Let’s learn about Moon Dong-eun’s plant, Agleonema.

 

A scene from NETFLIX Drama 'The Glory' (Source: NETFLIX drama screen capture)

 

 

Agleonema, a plant from Southeast Asia

 Agleonema is a plant native to Southeast Asia, including southern China and Vietnam. Because of its wide, beautiful, irregular and colorful patterns, it has long been popular as a foliage plant for indoor landscaping. The place where it is mainly produced is Indonesia, and it can be said to be a plant that is best suited to Indonesia's warm climate.

 

Agleonema with beautiful pink and green leaves (Photo by Mungflower Garden)

Where should Agleonema grow it?

 Agleonema is a plant that grows a lot under large trees, such as in the jungle, so it can grow well even in somewhat dark places indoors. Therefore, it is a plant that adapts well indoors, regardless of whether it is a room, living room, or veranda. In particular, it is a thankful plant that does not change much even if you miss the watering period because it tolerates well even in slightly dry environments.

What types are there?

 There are many different species of Agleonema. There are many different varieties of Moondong that we introduced today, including Pink Agleonema, which is pink like your plant, Agleonema, which is green and beige, and Silver King, which is bright silver green.

 

Agleonema Silverking, known as the plant grown by the main character in the movie 'Leon'

What is the ecology of Agleonema?

 Agleonema also blooms. A stem rises from the middle of the leaf, forming a long, plump stem that looks like barley. Occasionally, it bears orange-colored, cluster-like fruits, but in fact, it is not a plant with pretty flowers.

 

 

What are the precautions?

 Agleonema is a plant with strong acidic properties. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful with pets as ingestion of leaves or flowers may cause stomach upset or abdominal pain. (In fact, they say that animals instinctively stay away from plants that are harmful to them.) It is also said that touching the leaves may cause skin problems in people with sensitive skin, so it is recommended to use gloves if possible.

 

 

How to grow it?

 In the drama, Teacher Moon Dong-eun placed the leaves near a very sunny window, but if left like that, the leaves may burn or dry out. To grow this plant beautifully, it is better to place it in a bright, semi-shady place rather than in direct sunlight. If there is too little light, the colors may fade, so adequate light is required. Also, this plant prefers somewhat dry conditions rather than very wet conditions. It is good to give it enough water when the top soil dries, but if you water it too often, the plump roots will easily become brittle and rot, and the leaves will turn yellow. In other words, the plant is vulnerable to overwatering.