Aglaonema Species, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen
Aglaonemacommutatum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Species: commutatum (kom-yoo-TAH-tum)

Synonym:Aglaonema marantifolium var. commutatum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

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

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds