Aglaonema 'silver queen'
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. Aglaonema is tolerant of varying humidity levels but benefits from occasional misting.
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
- LeafHumansMild · Eye contact
- LeafHumansMild · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Skin contact
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Other names
- Chinese evergreen 'silver queen'
Taxonomy
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Aglaonema