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Chinese Evergreen

Botanical Name

Aglaonema commutatum

Hardiness

Zones 10 to 12

Height

2 to 3 feet

Width

18 to 24 inches

Flowers

Rare indoors - white spadix with green spathe (Arum)

Light

Diffused or indirect light, avoid direct sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Keep soil moist, prefers room temperatures between 60 to 77 F - avoid temps below 50
• Tolerates average to low to moderate humidity of average home
• Propagate by division, cuttings, air layering or seed

Problems

Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, scale, rot in poorly draining soil

Varieties

• Emerald Beauty - green leaves with pale green markings