Aglaonema Species, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen

Aglaonemamodestum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Species
modestum (mo-DES-tum)
Synonym
Aglaonema acutispathum
Aglaonema costatum var. viride
Aglaonema laoticum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Hilton Head, SC (Zone 9a) | November 2020 | positive

I live in zone 8b/9a (Hilton Head Island). I bought this plant (hot pink version/ unnamed) at Home Depot and after having it inside for a...Read More

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