Botanical Genus Hub Toxic (Insoluble Oxalates) Family: Araceae Origin: Tropical & Subtropical Asia

Aglaonema & Chinese Evergreens (Aglaonema spp.)

Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen) is celebrated worldwide as one of the most forgiving, shade-tolerant indoor plants in cultivation. Ranging from rich emerald and silver camouflage to dazzling ruby-red and neon pink foliage, Aglaonemas excel in low to bright filtered light with low maintenance.

🌿 Key Botanical Insight:

Unlike many tropical plants that lose vibrant color in lower light, green and silver Aglaonemas maintain their variegation even under fluorescent office lighting.

Cultivar Comparison

Stocked Chinese Evergreen Cultivars & Species

Explore foliage form, light benchmarks, and growth habits across our collection.

Cultivar / Trade Name Botanical Species Foliage Characteristics Light Preference Growth Habit
Ruby Garuda Aglaonema hybrid Striking carmine red and fiery pink centers bordered in dark green Medium to bright indirect Upright Compact Rosette
Lady Valentine Aglaonema hybrid Soft pink leaves mottled with dark jade green splashes Medium to bright indirect Compact Bushy
Silver Bay Aglaonema commutatum Expansive silvery pewter central leaf fields with dark green borders Low to medium indirect Lush Upright
Care Fundamentals

Chinese Evergreen Care at a Glance

Light Exposure

Green cultivars tolerate low light (75–250 fc); pink and red varieties thrive in medium to bright indirect (250–600 fc).

Watering Physics

Allow top 50% of potting mix to dry between waterings. Highly forgiving of occasional drought.

Substrate Blend

Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting soil, 30% perlite, 10% coarse bark.

Humidity & Air

40%–60% RH. Highly adaptable to standard home environments.

Available Cultivars

Currently Stocked Chinese Evergreen Varieties

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Chinese Evergreen 'Ruby' (Aglaonema)

Aglaonema 'Ruby Garuda'

Toxic if eaten
$47.49
ASPCA Toxicity Assessment

Toxicity Notice for Pet Owners

Aglaonemas contain calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing the foliage causes localized oral irritation and salivation. Display on tabletops or plant stands away from pets.

Care Ecosystem

Scientific Calculators & Triage Lab

Calculate precise condition-based watering intervals, custom soil formulations, and diagnose yellowing leaf symptoms with our 10 interactive plant science algorithms.

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