Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen 'Silver Bay'

Aglaonema

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
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(Zone 8a) | January 2022 | positive

I didn’t expect this plant to be so easy and so enjoyable. In z8a, I grow it as an indoor plant, facing East. Resist temptation to ov...Read More

T
Warren, OH | November 2006 | positive

This is a great houseplant! Easy, beautiful and dependable. I keep it in an east window, a few hours of bright sunshine. It grows a few...Read More

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

This is one of the new Aglaonema hybrids that have a unique leaf variegation pattern with good basal branching and has better cold tolera...Read More

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