Aglaonema commutatum

Chinese Evergreen

2.0 Collector Rating
Wild Species
£ · CommonHighNative to the tropical understorey forests of the Philippines and Sulawesi; a mainstay of interior plantscaping worldwide.

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Morphology

leaf ShapeLanceolate to ovate
leaf Length15-30cm
leaf Width6-12cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationPinnate
textureSemi-glossy, leathery
variegationSilvery-grey mottling along veins
growth HabitUpright clumping canes

About

Chinese Evergreen has long been a fixture of offices and shopping centres thanks to its unmatched tolerance for low light, dry air, and inconsistent care. Its lance-shaped leaves carry silvery-grey mottling along the veins, giving even the plain species a decorative, hand-marbled look without any variegation instability to manage. In its native Southeast Asian understorey it grows beneath a dense forest canopy, which is exactly the low-light logic that makes it thrive metres away from a window indoors. It grows slowly into a dense clump of upright cane-like stems and, unlike many aroids, rarely needs staking or support.

Climate Profile

OriginNative to the tropical understorey forests of the Philippines and Sulawesi; a mainstay of interior plantscaping worldwide.
HumidityAverage household humidity
Temperature18-27°C
LightLow to medium indirect light
FamilyAraceae
GenusAglaonema

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Aglaonema commutatum (Chinese Evergreen) is ranked as Common rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 2.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics
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Quick Facts

growth HabitClumping, cane-forming
mature Size30-60cm tall
lightLow to medium indirect light
humidityAverage household humidity
temperature18-27°C
difficultyVery Easy
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
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