Aglaonema drooping

A light pot with a dry root ball calls for water; a heavy damp pot with drooping leaves does not. Feel the cane near the soil and check whether the plant has been chilled.

Dry root ball

Water slowly until the center is moist and let excess drain. If water runs beside a shrunken root ball, repeat slowly instead of assuming the first runoff means it is wet.

Moist root ball

Empty the cover pot and move away from cold windows or air conditioning. Keep bright indirect light. If droop persists with yellowing, sour mix, or a soft cane, inspect the roots and remove rotten tissue; warmth alone will not restore a collapsed cane.