Melinda Myers

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, but do not overwater
• Prefers room temperatures between 65° to 75° F - avoid temps below 50°
• Tolerates low humidity in homes better than many houseplants
• Propagate by division, cuttings, air layering or seed
• Toxic to dogs and cats

Problems

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

Varieties

• Emerald Beauty - green leaves with pale green markings
• Red Siam - red edges on broad leaves
• Red Valentine - green leaves with pink and red blotches
• Silver Bay - green leaves with silver centers
• Spilt Milk - white markings on green leaves
• Golden Fluorite - chartreuse leaves streaked in pink and red
• Georgi's Ruby - green leaves marked with red and chartreuse
• Pink Dalmatian - green leaves spotted with pink
• Anyanmanee - green leaves variegated with dusty pink
• Ultra Pink - large red-pink leaves rimmed in green
• White Calcite - dark green leaves speckled with bright white spots
• Two Tone Moonstone - attractive foliage of pink, cream and green