Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
Family: Araceae
Chinese Evergreen grows in low to bright indirect light and prefers rich, loose, well-drained potting mix. Water needs: Moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly.
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How to Grow Chinese Evergreen
Chinese Evergreen growing information includes sunlight requirements of Low to bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Rich, loose, well-drained potting mix with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chinese Evergreen as 14-60 days from fresh seed, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 1-3 years to mature size.
Plant Overview
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) is listed in the Araceae family and categorized as a houseplant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0216
- Family
- Araceae
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Chinese Evergreen is listed for low to bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly. The database soil reference is Rich, loose, well-drained potting mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors
- Sunlight
- Low to bright indirect light
- Soil
- Rich, loose, well-drained potting mix
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-60 days from fresh seed and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 1-3 years to mature size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-60 days from fresh seed
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-3 years to mature size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested; calcium oxalate crystals can irritate the mouth
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.