Botanical Name: Aglaonema modestum
Common Name: Chinese evergreen
Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Upright clumping plant resembling a cross between Dracaena and Spathiphyllum – foliage is normally brightly colored
Height to 18"
Spread to 18"
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure indoors tolerates very low light levels
Soil regular potting soil
Hardiness very durable houseplant – tolerates most indoor conditions
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrowly elliptical, to 8" long or more, frequently seen with brightly variegated foliage patterns
Flowers pale green spadix flower which resembles calla lily – not very decorative
Fruit small drupe
 
Propagation:
division, stem cuttings
 
Usage:
specimen plant or used in mass plantings in atrium gardens or shopping mall planters; used for durability, attractive foliage and form – one of the easiest houseplants to grow
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular watering, but can be allowed to dry thoroughly between waterings
Fertilizing slow release fertilizer each spring
Pruning remove dead leaves
Pests/Diseases scale, mealybug, spider mite
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southern China to Thailand
Family: Araceae

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