Chinese Evergreen: Aglaonema Care Guide
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Chinese Evergreen: Aglaonema Care Guide

Aglaonema commutatum

Chinese evergreen care (Aglaonema commutatum): easy houseplant with variegated leaves. Tolerates low light, well-drained soil, warmth-loving.

Characteristics

Scientific nameAglaonema commutatum
Height40-90 cm
Sunlightluce bassa indiretta
Watermedia
Soilricco drenante
Toxicitytossica
Growthlenta
Temperature16 a 28 °C
Floweringrara
IrrigationWater when the top few centimetres of soil are dry; reduce in winter and never leave water in the saucer.

Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) is an easy houseplant with variegated leaves in green, silver, cream and pink. It tolerates low indirect light and grows slowly in rich, well-drained soil, watered when the surface dries. It loves warmth and humidity.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers luce bassa indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

Can a Chinese evergreen live in low light?
Yes, it tolerates low indirect light and is one of the toughest houseplants, but pink and red varieties keep their bright colour only in good filtered light.
Is Aglaonema toxic?
Yes, it contains calcium oxalates and is toxic if eaten by people and pets: keep it away from children, cats and dogs.

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