Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen Plants

Our Silver Bay and Maria care guides list medium to low indirect light. They still need light to grow; a windowless room requires suitable artificial lighting. Check the exact variety rather than assuming every Chinese Evergreen has the same tolerance.

Choose the pattern you enjoy, then check its care requirements. Silver Bay offers a broad silver centre, while Red Emerald has dark green leaves with red veins and amber speckles. Pictum Tricolor has a camouflage-like pattern and is listed for medium to bright indirect light. Leaf colour alone is not a complete light guide.

Many are forgiving indoor plants when their light and watering needs are met. Silver Bay and Maria are useful starting points for comparison. Choose a spot away from cold drafts and strong direct sun, and a pot that lets excess water drain. A decorative cover pot should not leave the inner pot sitting in collected water.

Our Silver Bay and Maria care guides recommend watering when the soil is half dry. Check the potting mix instead of watering on a fixed weekly schedule: light, temperature, pot size and season affect how quickly it dries. Follow your selected variety’s guide and let excess water drain after watering.

No. Aglaonema can be toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or eaten, and our care guides mark them Pet Caution. If pets are likely to reach the foliage, compare plants in our Pet Friendly collection. Contact your veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten an Aglaonema.