Marketplace Genus

Aglaonema / Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema

24 cultivars

Aglaonema, widely recognized as Chinese Evergreen, is a highly decorative genus of tropical foliage plants prized for their vibrant, heavily patterned leaves and exceptional adaptability to indoor environments. These plants typically form dense, clumping, upright rosettes of lance-shaped to broadly ovate leaves, creating a full and structured architectural presence that typically reaches 1 to 3 feet in height and width. Depending on the cultivar, the striking foliage showcases an incredible array of colors, ranging from deep greens and silvery creams to brilliant pinks, vivid reds, and stark white mottling. While Aglaonema can occasionally produce modest spathe-and-spadix inflorescences typical of the aroid family, they are cultivated primarily for their spectacular year-round foliage. Highly forgiving and easy to maintain, they are celebrated for their tolerance of low-light conditions, though varieties with intense red or pink variegation often benefit from bright, indirect light to maintain their most vivid colors. Thriving in containers and warm, frost-free environments, Aglaonema are an essential, low-maintenance choice for brightening modern living spaces, offices, and shaded tropical patios.