Aglaonema Species, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen
Aglaonemapictum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Species: pictum (PIK-tum)

Synonym:Aglaonema gracile

Synonym:Aglaonema versicolor

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Chartreuse/Yellow

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering

Seed Collecting