Aglaonema

( ah - gla - oh - NAY - mah )

At-A-Glance Information

These plants, commonly called Chinese Evergreens, are native to tropical and subtropical regions in Asia and New Guinea. These plants can either take a sprawling form or a more upright stature. These plants are known in Asian countries as being lucky, commonly cultivated as houseplants. 

Aglaonema Species and Varietals

The genus Aglaonema is a member of the plant family Araceae and includes around 22 species. The best growing zones for these plants vary depending on the species. See the descriptions below for more information. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Aglaonema commutatum (Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant, Golden Evergreen)
This species is native to the Philippines and has many popularly grown cultivars. Leaves are green, mottled with silver blotches. Varieties include 'Silver Queen', 'Frasher', 'Pseudobracteatum', 'White Rajah'. Subspecies include Alglaonema commutatum commutatum, Aglaonema commutatum elegans, Aglaonema commutatum maculatum, and Aglaonema commutatum warburgii.

Aglaonema costatum (Spotted Evergreen)
This species is native to Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It reaches about 25 inches in height and 12-18 inches wide. Leaves are dark green with a white stripe up the midrib and a spotted white pattern on the leaf surfaces.

Aglaonema modestum (Chinese Evergreen, Green-for-Ten-Thousand-Years, Lily of China)
This species is native to tropical swamps and rainforest areas in Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. Leaves are green to grey-green, and varieties have various markings on foliage. 

Caring for Aglaonema

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Aeschynanthus plants are susceptible to the following issues and pests:​
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For more information on these problems, including how to correct them, see the following links.
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Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 462, Opuntia
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