Chinese Evergreen is a compact tropical evergreen perennial that has thick forest green lance-shaped foliage with attractive mint green splotched stripes and is commonly used as a houseplant. It rarely flowers as a houseplant, but if it does the creamy white spadix is enclosed by a pale green spathe in late summer or early fall. Grows best with good indirect sun and consistently moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Philippines and NE Celebes |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 12 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green (Rare) |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Common pests for houseplants include mites, scale, leafspots, and mealybugs. Plant may scorch if soil dries in a drafty area. Root rot, leaf spot, and blight may occur.
HOLIDAY CONTAINER CARE: Place containers in a moderately lit room. Because the decorative containers do not have drainage holes, only a light watering once a week is necessary. If you think you have overwatered, tilt the container into the sink to drain any excess water. Containers will last 6-8 weeks with proper care.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Houseplant, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Laceleaf, Peace Lily, Amaryllis
IMAGES: (Habit) Photo by David J. Stang, Aglaonema Maria Christina 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (Leaf) Photo by David J. Stang, Aglaonema Maria Christina 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (Flower) Photo by David J. Stang, Aglaonema Maria Christina 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
