When the goal is to beautify the home via gardening, the local go-to solution is to grow as many varieties of colourful flowers as possible. The likes of pothos, dieffenbachia (locally known as diphens), cacti and aglaonemas rarely find favour with the masses.

They are often typecast as filler plants — without offering flowers or harvests — to be used only to add volume to empty corners and spaces inside the house and in the garden. However, growing these ornamental plants well is a more rewarding challenge than it might first appear.

What makes the aglaonema ‘Super White’ stand out is obvious from its name — the absence of greens or any solid colour on their leaves. The unique combination of pale-yellowish to white leaves, bordered with thin, dark-green edges makes them unique and visually striking. Being one of the rare varieties of the Chinese evergreens, this standout plant belongs to the family Araceae.

The Super White is also easy to grow and doesn’t demand too much time from the gardener. However, gardening fundamentals have to be observed to ensure optimal growth. The........

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