This rhizomatous perennial has ascending soft-wooded stems up to 25 mm (1 in) wide and forms a clump. It has a large oblong dark green leaves and the small boat-shaped inflorescence appears during summer and is followed by red berries.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Aglaonema marantifolium is naturally found from the Molucca Islands to New Guinea growing in the understory of rainforests and commonly associated with water courses. 

It prefers a moist organic rich well drained soil that is tending acidic and grows in a semi-shaded to shaded humid wind protected position. It is frost tender but will tolerate short periods of drought.

This Calla Lily is grown for its foliage and upright habit. It is planted as an understory in tropical gardens or used as a potted indoor plant and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and is moderately long lived. This plant may be difficult to obtain as it is not commonly cultivated. ID 3140

Aglaonema (a-glah-oh -NEE-ma) marantifolium (mah-RAN-tee-FOH-lee-um)

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)