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Aglaonema commutatum

Chinese Evergreen

Typical UK price

£11

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Sold, 90 days
2
Middle half
-
Last sold
29 Aug 2026
On record
11
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm2 sold
12cm3 sold
MatureEstimate
  • Sale
  • Typical
  • Middle half
  • Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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About Aglaonema commutatum

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.

Native range

Native to the tropical understorey forests of the Philippines and Sulawesi; a mainstay of interior plantscaping worldwide.

Philippines

Classification

Genus
Aglaonema
Family
Araceae
Type
Wild
Growth habit
Clumping, cane-forming

Morphology

Leaf shape
Lanceolate to ovate
Leaf length
15-30cm
Leaf width
6-12cm
Petiole colour
Green
Venation
Pinnate
Texture
Semi-glossy, leathery
Variegation
Silvery-grey mottling along veins
Growth habit
Upright clumping canes

Recent UK sales

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For sale in the UK

UK shops

ShopStockPrice
Root Houseplants established plantIn stock£20
House of Kojo 12cm potSold out£10
House of Kojo 12cm potSold out£17
House of Kojo 12cm potSold out£22
House of Kojo 12cm potSold out£22
House of Kojo 12cm potSold out£23

Current listings on eBay UK

By month

MonthMedianSold
Aug 2026£112
Jul 2026£113
Jun 2026£72
May 2026£51
Apr 2026£181
Feb 2026£91
Dec 2025£131

Before you buy

  • Inexpensive and common; be wary of collector-level pricing for the plain species
  • This peerFamily group includes a dozen similarly-shaped Aglaonema cultivars; confirm the listing shows plain silvery-grey vein mottling, not a colour cultivar mislabelled as commutatum
  • Check leaf undersides for mealybugs, which favour Aglaonema's dense cane growth
  • Look for multiple upright canes rather than a single stem for a fuller specimen

Aglaonema commutatum care

Substrate
A standard peat-free houseplant compost amended with a quarter perlite or bark works well. These are highly adaptable and do not require specialised aroid mixes to thrive.
Watering
Water when the top half of the soil has dried out. They tolerate drought better than overwatering, so allow the substrate to dry noticeably between waterings.
Humidity
Average household humidity is entirely sufficient for this species. Unlike many tropical understorey plants, they resist crispy edges in centrally heated winter rooms.
Feeding
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant feed at half strength monthly during the active growing season. Growth is naturally slow, so heavy feeding is unnecessary and can cause salt build-up in the soil.
Repotting
Repot only every two to three years when the clumping canes have completely filled the container. They prefer being slightly root-bound and grow slowly, so frequent sizing up is not required.

Common problems

  • Yellowing lower leaves

    Cause: Chronically wet soil or sitting in water, which limits oxygen to the root system.

    Fix: Allow the potting mix to dry out further between waterings and ensure the decorative pot has no standing water.

  • Faded or washed-out foliage pattern

    Cause: Excessive direct sunlight bleaching the leaves.

    Fix: Move the plant further from the window to provide the low to medium indirect light it prefers.

  • Mealybugs hiding in leaf axils

    Cause: Pests sheltering in the tight spaces where the petioles meet the main cane.

    Fix: Wipe affected areas with an insecticidal soap or a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, repeating weekly until clear.

Gear for this plant

How to propagate Aglaonema commutatum

Methods
Division, Stem cutting
Difficulty
Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
Time to establish
3-6 months
True from cuttings
Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
Notes
Mature clumps can be gently pulled apart at the root ball during repotting to create immediate individual plants. Alternatively, older or leggy canes can be taken as stem cuttings and rooted in water or damp moss.

In the wild