Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema
About it
- Kind
- Foliage · Perennial
- Mature size
- to 16 in × 15 in
- Hardiness zones
- Zones 10–11
- Sun
- Part shade
- Spacing
- 15 in apart
- Soil depth in a pot
- At least 6 in
- Water
- About every 7 days
ⓘ We don't know this plant's soil pH and feeding needs yet.
When to plant
We don't have planting times for Chinese Evergreen yet.
Planting partners
No cited companion planting notes for Chinese Evergreen yet.
Safety for pets and children
- Cats No information in our sources
- Dogs No information in our sources
- Horses No information in our sources
- Children No information in our sources
"No information" means our sources do not say, not that the plant is harmless. A non-toxic listing is not a reason to let anyone eat a plant.
Pests and diseases
No pest or disease notes for Chinese Evergreen yet.
Check the label and your local extension service before using any product.
Where this comes from
Source: NC State Extension ↗
- beginner friendly rhs.org.uk ↗ RHS (top five for students, as Aglaonema): copes with forgetful watering, "perfect for the first-time grower"
- category NC State Extension ↗
- climate requirement NC State Extension ↗
- edible NC State Extension ↗ Toolbox: Poisonous, calcium oxalate crystals
- growth rate NC State Extension ↗ Toolbox Growth Rate: Medium
- life cycle NC State Extension ↗
- mature height in NC State Extension ↗ Toolbox: 1 ft 0 in - 1 ft 8 in; midpoint
- mature spread in NC State Extension ↗ Toolbox: 1 ft 0 in - 1 ft 6 in; midpoint
- min soil depth in NC State Extension ↗ Handbook ch. 18: shallow-rooted plants need 6-8 in of mix; low end
- space requirement NC State Extension ↗ From mature width; rows equal plants
- species NC State Extension ↗ Genus-level page; commonly sold as Aglaonema commutatum and named cultivars
- sunlight NC State Extension ↗ Toolbox lists Deep shade and Partial shade; recorded as the brighter of the two
- water frequency days NC State Extension ↗ Handbook ch. 18's generic container check; see the Heartleaf Philodendron row for the full citation