Red aglaonema
Aglaonema commutatum
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How to care
Aglaonema commutatum, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, is a popular houseplant known for its attractive foliage and ease of care. It thrives in low to moderate light conditions, making it ideal for indoor environments. This plant prefers well-draining soil and should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. It's a great choice for beginners due to its tolerance to varying conditions.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 2 – 5
Preferred soil
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
- Red
- Variegated
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- Green
- White
- Green White
Toxic to
- LeafCatsMild · Eye contact
- LeafCatsMild · Ingestion
- LeafCatsMild · Skin contact
- LeafDogsMild · Eye contact
- LeafDogsMild · Ingestion
- LeafDogsMild · Skin contact
- LeafHumansMild · Eye contact
- LeafHumansMild · Ingestion
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Chinese evergreen
- Poison dart plant
Taxonomy
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Aglaonema