Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen 'B. J. Freeman'

Aglaonema

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Textured
Veined
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2006 | neutral

This plant is usually grown as a houseplant because it can tolerate many conditions. BJ Freeman is one of the largest of the Aglaonemas ...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

'B. J. Freeman' will lift your spirits with silvery light green centers, dark green splotches becoming solid along the margins.

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