Aglaia is an indoor bonsai tree that belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is a beautiful houseplant with delicate leaves and small white flowers. It is a pretty tropical plant and is also known as the Glory-of-the-Wind. While this exotic plant can be easily grown in warm climates, it can also adapt to cooler regions with ease if given proper care.
Here’s our quick guide on how to grow Aglaia odorata.
Light
Aglaia odorata is not a plant you want to put in direct sunlight. It needs bright, indirect light. If you can’t provide this kind of environment, it will be fine as long as the humidity is high—but if you can provide bright, indirect light and your Aglaia still isn’t blooming, lower it down into the shadow of a taller plant.
As for ideal conditions: fluorescent lights work well with Aglaia data because they don’t get hot and they don’t require direct contact with the leaves (though if they’re placed near enough to illuminate them evenly throughout their life cycle).
Temperature
Aglaia odorata grows best in the warm tropical climates of Hawaii and southern Florida where the temperature rarely drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). In cooler regions, this plant should be grown indoors or in a greenhouse where temperatures remain above 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius) during the day and 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) at night.
Humidity
To maintain the humidity level of your Aglaia odorata plant, mist it regularly with water. You can also use a room humidifier or a pebble tray to humidify the air around your Aglaia odorata plant. In greenhouses, you can use a humidifier to increase humidity levels as well. If you are unable to maintain the proper humidity for your Aglaia odorata plant, this could lead to brown leaf tips and other damage that affects its appearance and growth.
It requires high humidity levels and moderate light. If you are growing it indoors, place the pot on a tray filled with water to create a humid environment for the plant. You should also mist the leaves daily with room-temperature water or place them under a cool misting system for 10 minutes twice per day. Aglaia odorata will grow best in temperatures between 65- and 80-degrees Fahrenheit (18-27 Celsius).
Watering
When watering, use tepid water. Try to water with a rain barrel or artesian well water if possible. If you are using tap water, allow the water to sit for 24 hours before using it. Aglaia odorata does not like being overwatered so avoid overwatering your plant and keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
You can mist the leaves of Aglaia odorata with a spray bottle when needed; however, make sure this doesn’t happen too often as it can cause leaf rot and pests in your garden.
Fertilizer
You should feed your Aglaia odorata at least once a month with a liquid fertilizer, water-soluble fertilizer, or organic fertilizer. You can also use synthetic fertilizers if you choose to do so. If you choose to use synthetic fertilizers, you must read the instructions on the fertilizer label carefully. High nitrogen content in the fertilizer will help promote more vigorous growth and flowers on your plant. It is best if you feed your plant when it is actively growing (spring and summer).
The plant should also be fertilized every two weeks while it is actively growing during the spring through summer months using an all-purpose fertilizer diluted to half strength. When not actively growing, feed once every three months with an acidic fertilizer like Miracid or ammonium sulfate at one-fourth strength.
Soil
Aglaia odorata grows naturally in acidic soils. So, if you have acidic soil, then you can try growing this plant. If the soil is not acidic enough, then this plant will not grow well and will not flower as well either. Aglaia odorata needs soil that has a good drainage system. The best way to check if your soil has good drainage is to dig a hole about 6 inches deep with your hands and fill it with water for about 10 minutes. If water stays in the hole, then your soil does not have a good drainage system and you need to add more organic matter to improve the drainage system of the soil.
Aglaia odorata prefers sandy loam soils with some humus content like composted leaves or bark mulch added on top of them. The type of compost can be varied but should include organic matter like leaves or bark mulch along with some manure or rotted manure so that they break down easily over time. You should also add some sand to improve the aeration of the soil so that better root growth occurs in your Aglaia odorata plants
Propagation
Aglaia odorata is easy to propagate. To do so, plant the seeds in pots at a depth of one centimeter and keep them in a warm place with sufficient sunlight. The seeds will germinate within three weeks and grow into seedlings after another three months. When they reach 3-4 years old, cuttings can be used for propagation purposes or when you wish to increase the number of plants in your garden.
The cuttings should be taken from healthy plants during late summer or early autumn; the timing depends on where you live and prevailing environmental conditions at this time of year (the best time varies from one country to another). Cuttings should not be longer than 30 centimeters and have at least three leaves attached; if necessary remove any flower buds first as these are not needed for propagation purposes.
You can grow Aglaia odorata!
The Aglaia odorata, also known as the fragrant rose apple and sweet guava, is a tropical tree that grows in the rainforests of Asia. It is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and southern China. The flowers of this plant are fragrant and slightly sweet-smelling; hence its other common name: sweet guava.
The flowers of the Aglaia odorata are tiny compared to those of its close relatives—they’re only about 2 centimeters (0.8 inches) across! However, they come out in large clusters at once so they can be very noticeable among other plants in your garden. They smell almost like pineapple juice when they ripen; if you try to pick them before they’re ripe then you may find out just how unpleasant their aroma is!