How to Grow and Care for Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen is prized for its air-purifying qualities. It can adapt to different light conditions and has stunningly variegated leaves that come in shades of green, silver, and cream. Beware though, as its sap can be toxic if ingested.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full shade

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Planting and Growing Chinese Evergreen

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full shade
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Varieties of Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen 'Silver King'

Chinese Evergreen 'Silver King' (Aglaonema 'Silver King') is commonly kept as a houseplant due to its ornamental variegated foliage. However, care should be taken in households with pets as all parts of this plant are toxic to pets and can cause irritation when ingested.

Chinese evergreen 'Jubilee Compacta'

Chinese evergreen 'Cutlass'

The chinese evergreen 'Cutlass' is the child plant of Silver Ribbons and Aglaonema philippinense var. stenophyllum. Its name derives from the shape of its dagger-like leaves. Gardeners may choose the chinese evergreen 'Cutlass' because it is easy to grow indoors and resistant to poor conditions like low light.

Chinese Evergreen 'Silver Queen'

Bred from parent plants originating in tropical climates, chinese Evergreen 'Silver Queen' is a popular houseplant grown for its large leaves that are marbled with shades of green and white. Like other species in the genus chinese Evergreen 'Silver Queen' requires little care, making it a favorite among first-time gardeners.

Harlequin Chinese evergreen

Harlequin Chinese evergreen can only be grown outdoors in tropical climates, but since it is adapted to low light environments, it makes an excellent houseplant. It gets its scientific name Aglaonema 'Harlequin' from the green, white and red costumes worn by the harlequin character in traditional Italian theater. Its leaves boast the same color scheme and offer its principal ornamental appeal.

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Chinese Evergreen is characterized by an erect, sugarcane-like stem that can recline with age. It typically grows to about 1.5 feet (45 cm). This perennial showcases lanceolate leaves accented with 5-8 main lateral veins and exhibits a variegation pattern of mostly silver or green hues. The conspicuous spathe is initially greenish, maturing to a white or cream color.

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