Botanical Specifications

☀️ Light Exposure Bright indirect light

💧 Watering Cadence When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry

🌱 Substrate & Soil Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.

🪴 Grow Pot Size Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.

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Chinese Evergreen Pictum Tricolor

Name: Chinese Evergreen Pictum Tricolor
Brand: Palma
SKU: 4_CH.EVERGREEN_PICTUM.TRICOLOR
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock

4" Plant

$59.99

Size 4" Pot

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About This Botanical

Chinese Evergreen Pictum Tricolor

A Chinese evergreen with tricolor leaves. It is one of the easiest indoor plants and tolerates a range of light.

How to care for Chinese Evergreen Pictum Tricolor

Light: medium indoor light. Too much direct sun bleaches the leaves. Move it gradually when changing light levels.
Water: water when the soil dries, and do not let the pot sit in water. Overwatering is the top cause of houseplant decline.
Temperature: keep it above 50°F. Cold damage shows as yellowing lower leaves.
Care: feed during active growth only, and cut back tall, leggy stems to keep it compact.

Frequently asked questions

How to care for Chinese Evergreen Pictum Tricolor? Medium light, water when the soil dries, and keep it above 50°F.

Sources: Penn State Extension, Low Light Houseplants and University of Maryland Extension, Selecting Indoor Plants.

⚡ Quick Facts

At a Glance

• Light: Bright indirect light
• Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
• Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
• Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
• Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.

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