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aglaonema mahal Aglaonema 'Apple Fantasy'Aglaonema 'Apple Fantasy' Soft pink midribs, cream speckled sections and fresh green leaf areas give Aglaonema 'Apple Fantasy' its soft pink, cream and green colouring. The oval leaves rise from short upright stems, then overlap into a dense, rounded clump as new shoots develop from the base. Each leaf carries a slightly different mix of colour. Some leaves show more cream and pale yellow green, while others place the strongest pink along the midrib
Aglaonema 'Apple Fantasy'
Soft pink midribs, cream-speckled sections and fresh green leaf areas give Aglaonema 'Apple Fantasy' its soft pink, cream and green colouring. The oval leaves rise from short upright stems, then overlap into a dense, rounded clump as new shoots develop from the base.
Each leaf carries a slightly different mix of colour. Some leaves show more cream and pale yellow-green, while others place the strongest pink along the midrib and petiole. The smooth, lightly glossy surface shows the pattern clearly.
Apple Fantasy leaf pattern and growth
- Colourful Chinese evergreen with oval green, cream and pink leaves
- Pink midribs and flushed petioles visible through the centre of the crown
- Short cane-like stems that build a compact, leafy clump
- Slow to moderate indoor growth in warm, filtered light
- Loose, lightly moist substrate keeps air around the fleshy roots
Tropical background and leaf development
Aglaonema is a genus of tropical aroids native from north-eastern India through Southeast Asia to New Guinea. Wild species grow in warm, humid forest habitats under filtered light. The name Aglaonema comes from Greek words meaning “shining stamen”, a reference to the flower structure.
Aglaonema 'Apple Fantasy' is grown indoors as a foliage plant. New leaves emerge rolled from the central crown and open softer in colour before hardening. Older leaves usually deepen slightly with age, so a mature plant often shows brighter new growth above deeper older foliage.
A close pot size dries more evenly, warmth helps new leaves emerge instead of stalling in the crown, and filtered light reduces scorch marks on the pale leaf sections.
Care for Aglaonema 'Apple Fantasy'
- Light: Bright filtered light or medium indirect light suits this cultivar. Harsh midday sun can mark the pale sections, and very dark positions produce smaller, slower leaves.
- Watering: Water when the upper 2–4 cm of substrate feel dry. Keep the root ball lightly moist during active growth, then let it dry a little further when growth slows.
- Substrate: Use an airy aroid-style mix with fine bark, coco coir or a quality potting base, plus perlite or pumice for drainage. The mix should hold some moisture while staying open around the roots.
- Drainage: A pot with drainage holes is essential. Empty the cover pot after watering so the lower root zone stays above stale water.
- Temperature: Aim for 18–28 °C. Cold windowsills, draughts and temperatures below about 15 °C can stress the stems and roots.
- Humidity: Around 50–70% humidity with gentle airflow reduces stuck, crinkled or torn new leaves.
- Feeding: Apply a balanced houseplant fertiliser at reduced strength while the plant is producing new leaves. Lower the dose when fewer new leaves appear, so unused fertiliser salts do not build up around the roots.
- Pot choice: Choose a pot only slightly larger than the root ball so moisture moves through the substrate evenly.
- Repotting: Refresh the mix when roots fill the pot or the substrate has compacted. Repot while the plant is actively producing leaves, so damaged root tips are replaced more quickly.
- Pruning: Cut yellow or tired lower leaves at the base of the petiole. Older cane sections can be shortened if the plant becomes leggy.
- Propagation: Divide basal shoots with roots, or root cane cuttings with visible nodes in warm, humid conditions.
Apple Fantasy leaf and root checks
- Yellow lower leaves with wet substrate: Check for overwatering, compact mix or a cold root zone. Let the pot dry slightly and improve drainage before watering again.
- Brown leaf tips: Mineral build-up, irregular watering or dry warm air are common causes. Flush the pot occasionally and keep fertiliser weak.
- Pale dry patches: Direct sun can scorch soft or pale leaf areas. Move the plant back from harsh light and keep exposure filtered.
- Soft stems or sour-smelling soil: Inspect the roots for rot. Remove damaged roots and restart the plant in fresh airy substrate.
- Fine speckling, sticky residue or cottony clusters: Inspect leaf undersides, petioles and new growth for spider mites, scale or mealybugs. Isolate and treat early.
- Small new leaves: Low light, depleted substrate, a tight root ball or cool temperatures can all reduce leaf size. Adjust one factor at a time and judge the next new growth.
Apple Fantasy safety note
Like other Aglaonema, 'Apple Fantasy' contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if ingested. Plant tissue eaten or nibbled by pets or people can irritate the mouth and throat and may cause drooling, vomiting or swallowing difficulty. Keep it out of reach of children and pets, and avoid sap contact when pruning or propagating.
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★★★★★ 5
A Comprehensive Balanced History of the Guadalcanal Campaign -- Must Read!
Format: Hardcover
I've read a number of good books on the Guadalcanal campaign, and always thought that "Neptune's Inferno" by Hornfischer was the absolute best.
I was wrong. Although Hornfischer does a superb account of the Navy and its travails and triumphs, Inferno doesn't delve deeply into the Marine (and Army) land battles. This book does both. Moreover, it provides a continuous timeline of both, and does so in such a way that the reader better understands both as related actions. For instance, I was never really aware that for the first three and a half months the Americans controlled the seas during daylight, and the Japanese at night (sounds a little like Viet Nam). The November 13 sea battle between Americans and Japanese -- in which US cruisers took on Japanese battleships and two American admirals died -- was in fact a clash of a major last ditch effort by the Japanese to reinforce their troops and destroy Henderson Field, which would have allowed them to control the seas both day and night. By that time there had been multiple bloody battles ashore between the Marines and Japanese, with the balance favoring the Marines, but if the Japanese had wrested control of the airfield and seas that would have been old history. The book includes a good view from the Japanese perspective, and some little known historical tidbets as well, e.g., Guadalcanal received its name from the Spanish home town of a ships officer who accompanied Spanish explorer Don Alvaro Medana, who discovered the island during a 1568 expedition to discover the fabled King Solomon's gold mines. Who knew? :-)
Bottom line: I highly recommend this book, both for its balanced coverage of the entire campaign, land and sea, and even more for its integrated narrative -- you know what was taking place (or had taken place) on almost a day-by-day basis, which allows the reader to fully appreciate how actions ashore influenced those at sea, and vice versa.
IMO, a must read, even for those who thought (like me) that they knew it all!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
★★★★★ 5
The Island Of Death
Format: Hardcover
On August 7th, 1942, American Marines stormed ashore on Guadalcanal. What lay before them was a six-month odyssey of fighting against the best of what the Japanese had to offer. In this fine book, author Joseph Wheelan describes the battle that turned the tide in the Pacific War.
The Japanese had started construction of an airfield on Guadalcanal. If completed, Japanese aircraft would be able to harass American convoys and threaten Australia. The Americans seized the airfield and eventually, planes from the Cactus Air Force began attacking the Japanese.
Throughout the book, the reader learns about all phases of the Guadalcanal campaign, including the battles of Alligator Creek and Bloody Ridge. On the sea, the Americans and Japanese slugged it out at Savo Island, as well as the great naval battles of November, 1942. Names such as Chesty Puller, John Baslone, "Archie" Vandegrift, Joe Foss, and "Bull" Halsey became household names in the United States.
Each side lost many men, ships, and planes, but the tenacity and, finally, the industrial might and the ability to rapidly replace losses, led the Americans to victory. Never again would the Japanese regain the offensive in the Pacific War.
"Midnight in the Pacific" is a very good book, and the author has done a good job of describing all of the main points of the battle. Each chapter is broken down into a single month's worth of action, and the narrative is well-written. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017
★★★★★ 4
Good Narrative History
Format: Hardcover
The account of the Guadalcanal campaign was well-written. It has several good maps but it falls short with the two carrier battles associated with the action. There should have detailed maps for the Battle of the Eastern Solomons and the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. Aside from this shortcoming, the book provides an excellent, readable history of a crucial confrontation between the US and Japan.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019
★★★★★ 5
A Very Thorough Accounting of One of the Most Savage Battles of World War 2
Format: Kindle
My father served in the United States Marine Corps during World War 2 and fought in the first offensive battle by the US during the war, the battle for the island of Guadalcanal. He was seriously wounded there and evacuated back to the states where he spent a year in a naval hospital. As a result, I have read many of the books about this battle. This book was particularly interesting because the author described the battle from the perspective of both the allied forces and the Japanese, drawing from historical records and other books. It was a very thorough accounting and demonstrated what a monstrous battle this was. I only wish my father were still alive so that I could have discussed it with him. His experience at Guadalcanal was not something he would often talk about, but considering savagery of what he saw and endured, I understand. If you are interested in Guadalcanal, I recommend this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
★★★★★ 5
Excellent book on the Campaign!
Format: Hardcover
I highly recommend this book! I have read many books on the Guadalcanal Campaign and I rate this one at the top. It has just the right blend of stragity and personal accounts to keep the story interesting. It is actually a real page-turner, which is rare for a non-fiction work. Wheelan writes in a style that reminds me of the books I read in my teens by Cornelius Ryan and John Toland, which captured my interest in WWII and history. The book jumps right into the invasion, no multiple chapters concerning the planning and build up, but this info is covered later. All phases of this campaign are covered; ground, air and sea. The maps are okay. There are never enough. The author skims over much of the U. S. Army battles after the Marines are relieved, but that seems to be a trend in all of the books on Guadalcanal that I have read.
Overall, this is an excellent book for those who want to learn about the campaign and those who need a re-fresher after reading Starvation Island and Guadalcanal by Frank in years past.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017