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Chinese Evergreen

4.6 out of 5 (33 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Malay lady, golden evergreen, philippine evergreen, posion dart plant and Aglaonema 'Spitfire'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aglaonema commutatum

Genus

Aglaonema

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 21

Large, lush leaves 17

Fast grower 14

Blooms easily 3

Browns easily 2

Pest magnet 2

Easy to propagate 1

@Neeviez

Baltimore, MD

04/15/2021

I seriously cannot kill this plant! I stuck it under a north window 18 months ago and it has survived and thrived more than any of my other plants! I went through a Covid slump and didn’t water any o…

@Martin

New York, NY

02/13/2021

This plant grows so beautifully. Its long leaves grow up and out in such a satisfying way. The perfect plant for the indoor jungle aesthetic. And it bloomed last year! I repotted recently after it gr…

@Roguered

Denver, CO

03/20/2021

Apparently very sensitive to minerals in some tap water so it may not be as easy as they all say (coming from a plant vet. with 20+ other varieties)

@Newplantmom…

South Fulton, GA

03/09/2021

Brought this plant all the way from Chicago it did very well on the drive doesn’t require a lot of water does very well in any light setting

@Alex

Los Angeles, CA

02/17/2021

Lowest maintenance, least problematic plant I have! It pops out huge new leaves constantly in the darkest spot in my apartment.

@Plantfather

Orlando, FL

03/30/2021

my chinese evergreen isn’t in the highest lighting situation but she does so good and looks flawless and happy!

@Elainesuniq…

Grande Prairie, AB

04/18/2021

Beautiful foliage with dark pink and blush pink and green edged leaves..very pretty plant and very easy care.

@Plantperson

02/19/2021

Both of mine have been a major pest magnet. The plant get sunburnt easily as well

@Kraigparkin…

San Francisco, CA

02/14/2021

Full of broad leaves, bushy almost which adds to how full it feels.

@Jessaburra

Sandy, OR

02/24/2021

Very hardy and a fast grower. Tolerant of lower (not none) light.

How to care for Chinese Evergreen

Water

How often to water your Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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