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shows the
lush ornamental foliage of
Aglaonema
commutatum or
Ribbon
Chinese Evergreen or
Aglaonema costatum
Aglaonema
commutatum or
Pewter Chinese Evergreen or
Aglaonema crispum
is an ideal indoor plant for colder
areas
Creamy white blossoms of
Aglaonema
commutatum or
Aglaonema modestum |
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Aglaonema commutatum
(Chinese Evergreen, Aglaoneme, Pewter Chinese Evergreen,
Ribbon Chinese Evergreen) |
Synonyms:
Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema crispum,
Aglaonema modestum
Family: Araceae
Origin: Native to the tropical regions of Phillipines,
Malaysia and Eastern Indonesia
Light:
Indirect light/part shade
Length: 1-3'
Width: 2'-3'
Blooms: Creamy white with greenish spathes, giving way to red
berries in Summer
Foliage: Variegated with 2 shades of green - dark green and light
green, narrowly ovate, altermate
Soil:
Well-drained, rich, loamy, keep moist when young and moderate when
established
Water: Keep dry between waterings
Uses: Houseplant, greenhouse, container, mass planting,
groundcover
Propagation: Layering, stem cuttings, divisions
Caution: This plant is not edible. Sap may cause skin
irritation - wear gloves
Comments:
Aglaonema
commutatum or
Chinese Evergreen
or Aglaoneme
or
Ribbon Chinese Evergreen
or
Pewter Chinese Evergreen or
Aglaonema costatum
or
Aglaonema crispum
or
Aglaonema modestum
is
a
lovely herbaceous perennial plant with an erect growth habit. Some
species have dark green foliage.
In Summer, creamy
white with greenish spathes appear, giving way to red berries.
Aglaonema
commutatum
does not tolerate cold; it is a medium to fast grower can tolerate
a wide range of light settings. In its condusive environment, it
can reach as tall as 5 feet. When mass planted under tall trees,
Chinese Evergreen make very attractive groundcovers.
Aglaonema loves humidity so it would
enjoy some spray mist in the afternoons.
Ribbon Chinese Evergreen thrives well
in indirect light
or part
shade garden. It is easily propagated by divisions, air layering or stem
cuttings rooted in water. Keep
Aglaonema costatum
moist when young and moderately moist when established.
Aglaonema crispum
is carefree plant is pest
resistant and is one of the easiest plants to grow for a beginner
gardener. Pewter Chinese Evergreen can tolerate temperature as low
as 50 degrees F. This tropical plant makes a wonderful container plant
for the home or office. If grown outdoor, bring
Aglaonema modestum indoors for the Winter.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 10-12 |
