Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
One of the most forgiving tropical houseplants — lance-shaped leaves patterned with silver, cream, pink, or red over deep green, depending on cultivar. Tolerates low light better than almost any other variegated plant. Native to the shaded forest understory of Southeast Asia. Slow-growing and long-lived; easy to share via division.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Indoor (native to SE Asia)
Light
Low to medium indirect light; avoid direct sun
Bloom Time
Occasional white spathe blooms
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based mix
Water
When top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; reduce in winter
Toxic to Pets— Calcium oxalate crystals — causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Stem cuttings rooted in water or soil (cut at 45° below a node), or division when repotting
