A tough, decorative foliage plant with patterned leaves in silver, green and pink. Among the most tolerant of low light and neglect, ideal for offices and dim rooms.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 60 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum is a slow-growing indoor plant in the Araceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen, variegated and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Chinese Evergreen
Chinese Evergreen suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Chinese Evergreen provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Chinese Evergreen does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Chinese Evergreen in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Chinese Evergreen in the garden
Chinese Evergreen earns its place for pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Chinese Evergreen sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Chinese Evergreen
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