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Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’
Interior Potted Plants

A commonly massed potted plant, Chinese evergreen is a good option for low-light, low-water interiors.  

(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’

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Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen’ Plant Information

Classification  
   
Scientific Name: Aglaonema ‘Silver Queen'
Common Name: Chinese evergreen
Family: Araceae
Suggested Uses: interior small foliage pot plant
   
Characteristics  
   
Plant Form: spreading
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Spread: 1 - 2 feet
Foliage: dark green, lance-shaped leaves marked with silver variegation on multiple stalks

compact grower with medium-textured foliage
Flower: bloom is not the primary ornamental value

white spathe and spadix flower
   
Environment  
   
Light Requirement: low exposure
Water: low water requirement

reduce watering to match the environment
Heat Tolerance: medium heat tolerance
   
Additional Notes: nice when used in a massing

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