How to Grow and Care for Chinese evergreen

Chinese evergreen, also known as Philippine evergreen, Poison dart plant, Silver queen, Silver spear, Red aglaonema, Spotted evergreen

Chinese evergreen is known for its adaptability and tolerance which makes it suitable for beginners. Special care should be taken to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot, a common issue with chinese evergreen. It thrives in low to medium light conditions and requires minimal fertilization. Ensuring proper drainage and avoiding direct sunlight are pivotal for its health.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full shade

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Chinese evergreen

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full shade
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	All year round
Hardiness Zones	10-12
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Chinese evergreen

Chinese evergreen 'Lumina'

Chinese evergreen 'Lumina' is an attractive ornamental with broad, glossy leaves featuring a blend of dark green edges and light green to creamy-white centers, creating a striking contrast. Thriving in medium to low light, chinese evergreen 'Lumina' is resilient and adaptable, making it a popular indoor plant. Its ability to tolerate varying conditions contributes to its ease of care and appeal to plant enthusiasts.

Chinese evergreen 'Crete'

Chinese evergreen 'Crete', a cultivar of Chinese evergreen, is compact and does well in low-light conditions, making it a popular houseplant. However, it is toxic to cats and dogs. The attractive leaves, green with pink accents, as well as the pink stems, also set this cultivar apart from others in the species.

Chinese evergreen 'Treubii'

Chinese evergreen 'Treubii' is a common ornamental Aglaonema commutatum cultivar. This variety was bred for its handsome, variegated leaves, which tend to be larger and broader than those of their parent plant. The foliage has variegations of dark green with bright green or white splotches. Chinese evergreen 'Treubii' makes for a great houseplant and is typically bred and kept for its large leaves and greenish to yellow flowers.

Chinese evergreen

Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema 'Red Gold') is a hybrid cultivar distinguished by its extremely ornamental, variegated foliage. When kept in partial shade, the leaves' coloration will be vibrant and bright, while too much sun may lead to less intense and somewhat bleached colors.

Chinese evergreen 'Suzy'

Chinese evergreen 'Suzy' is a vibrant, tropical houseplant with strikingly patterned leaves. Each leaf boasts a blend of dark green edges and lighter, creamy hues in the center, making it an eye-catching addition to indoor spaces. Though it thrives in medium to low light conditions, the plant's variegation may become more pronounced with brighter, indirect light. Easy to care for, chinese evergreen 'Suzy' is forgiving of occasional lapses in watering, adapting well to the typical humidity levels found in homes.

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Chinese evergreen exhibits an upright and bushy stature reaching approximately 1.5 feet (45 cm) tall. Its lance-shaped leaves boast a vibrant pattern of green intermixed with variegation, which may include hues of yellow, cream, gray, or pink to red, providing a visual symphony of color on each leaf's surface. The foliage features a distinctive pattern with 5–8 primary lateral veins contributing to its identification. Chinese evergreen's inflorescence comprises a white spadix accompanied by a greenish-white spathe, emerging gracefully from the plant's sugarcane-like stems that show more prominence with maturity.