Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen 'Silver Bay'

Aglaonema

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
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
0
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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

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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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