Chinese Evergreen

AglaonemaAlso known as: Aglaonema, Philippine Evergreen

The Chinese Evergreen is a beautiful, durable houseplant with patterned leaves in various shades of green, silver, red, and pink. Native to tropical Asia, it has been grown as an ornamental plant for centuries. Grows 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) tall and tolerates low light conditions exceptionally well.

Easy Care

Low to Medium Light

Perennial

Quick Care Summary

Light
Low to Medium Light

Temperature Range
60-80°F (16-27°C)

Ideal Temp
70°F (21°C)

Toxic to Pets

This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep it out of reach of pets, or consider pet-safe alternatives. Symptoms of ingestion may include drooling, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing.

Seasonal Care Schedule

Adjust your care routine based on the season for optimal plant health.

Watering Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Every 7-10 days, when top 2 inches (5 cm) of soil are dry
Summer	Every 5-7 days
Fall	Every 10-14 days
Winter	Every 14-21 days, allow soil to dry more

Tolerates occasional missed watering. Yellow leaves indicate overwatering.

Misting Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Weekly
Summer	1-2 times per week
Fall	Weekly
Winter	Weekly

Appreciates humidity but tolerates average home humidity well.

Fertilizing Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Monthly with balanced liquid fertilizer
Summer	Monthly
Fall	Every 6-8 weeks
Winter	No fertilizing

Light feeder. Excess fertilizer causes brown leaf tips.

Pruning

Frequency: As needed

Best Season: Any time

Remove yellow or damaged leaves at the base. Trim leggy stems to encourage bushier growth.

Repotting

Frequency: Every 2-3 years

Best Season: Spring

Use well-draining potting mix. Can stay slightly rootbound. Choose a pot with drainage holes.

Flowering

Season
Spring or summer in mature plants

Color
White or pale green spathe

Similar to peace lily flowers. Often removed to direct energy to foliage growth.

Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings in water or soil
Division during repotting
Air layering

Common Problems

Yellow leaves: Overwatering or cold temperatures
Brown leaf tips: Low humidity or fluoride in water
Leggy growth: Too little light
Drooping leaves: Underwatering or cold drafts

Pro Tips

Perfect for offices and low-light rooms
Darker green varieties tolerate lower light than variegated types
NASA air-purifying plant
Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust

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