Chinese evergreen care
Aglaonema commutatum needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.
This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.
Add to my plantsCare at a glance
- Botanical name
- Aglaonema commutatum
- Other names
- Aglaonema
- Light
- Medium light. Put it in low to medium indirect light. Plants with pink or red leaves need more light.
- Soil check
- Every 7 to 12 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Feeding
- Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.
How to check the soil of Chinese evergreen
How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?
Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.
- Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
- Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
- Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.
Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.
Soil mix
Use normal potting soil with some perlite for drainage.
Tips for Chinese evergreen
- Yellow leaves often mean too much water. Let the top 3 to 5 cm of soil dry.
- Curled leaves mean cold air. Keep the plant above 15 C.
- Faded leaf color means too little light. Move the plant to a brighter place.
Pet safety
Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.
ASPCA: Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema)