Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen 'Maculatum Variegatum'

Aglaonemacommutatum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aglaonema (ag-lay-oh-NEE-muh)
Species
commutatum (kom-yoo-TAH-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Textured
Veined
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
Regional

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

Seminole, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | November 2008 | positive

This beautiful form of Aglaonema has golded splotches. It is capable of tough indoor conditions.

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