Aglaonema ‘B.J. Freeman’
B.J. Freeman is probably the first of the large growing Aglaonemas to be introduced. Although it is grown in an 8-inch pot, it really looks best in a 10 or 14-inch pot. B.J. Freeman should be used more as a stand-alone specimen. The leaves are large and have almost a gray-green look to them. The leaves can very easily be damaged and the plant requires good light. B.J. Freeman can get rather tall and you may need to regularly remove the tips to stimulate new growth lower down the stem. It may sound as if B.J. Freeman isn’t the best Ag for indoor use… but under good lighting and protected from traffic that can damage the leaves it is a real winner. B.J. Freeman is grown in pot sizes from 8 to 14 inches and can reach a width of 36 inches and heights up to 48 inches or more. It is somewhat of an “old-timer” in the world of large Ag’s and has proven to be an outstanding performer. Make sure you have plenty of space; the plants can get very tall and wide. Most nurseries or garden centers should be able to order B.J. Freeman for you. This plant is also known or sold as “Cecelia” or “Gabrielle”.
