Aglaonema / Chinese Evergreen — green to silver to electric red-pink. Light determines color intensity. Cold sensitive. Most forgiving large indoor plant.
Aglaonema / Chinese Evergreen — green से silver से electric red-pink। Light determines color। Cold sensitive। Most forgiving large indoor plant।
Aglaonema (Aglaonema commutatum) — Chinese Evergreen — is one of India's most popular and most forgiving indoor plants, beloved for its stunning variety of leaf colors ranging from deep green to silver, red, pink and even near-white — combined with one of the highest tolerances for low light, irregular watering and indoor neglect of any ornamental plant. Aglaonema has been cultivated as an indoor plant in Asia for centuries — considered lucky in many Asian cultures. Modern hybridization has produced an extraordinary range of color varieties — from subtle silver-green patterns to electric pink and red varieties that look almost artificial in their vividness.
Aglaonema (Aglaonema commutatum) — Chinese Evergreen — India का most popular और most forgiving indoor plants में से एक। Deep green से silver, red, pink, near-white तक stunning leaf colors। Centuries से Asian indoor plant। Modern hybrids — subtle silver-green से electric pink और red तक। Lucky plant considered in Asian cultures।
🌿 What is Aglaonema? — Complete Information
| 🔬 Scientific Name | Aglaonema commutatum (and 22+ species, 100s of hybrids) |
| 🌿 Common Names | Chinese Evergreen, Aglaonema, Philippine Evergreen |
| 🇮🇳 Hindi Name | एग्लोनेमा (Aglaonema) — no traditional Hindi name |
| 👨👩👧 Plant Family | Araceae (same as Monstera, Philodendron) |
| 🌍 Origin | Tropical and subtropical Asia — China, Thailand, Malaysia |
| 📏 Size | 30–90 cm depending on variety |
| 🌱 Type | Perennial evergreen — clumping, slow growing |
| ⚠️ Toxicity | Toxic to cats, dogs and humans — calcium oxalate crystals |
🎨 Popular Aglaonema Varieties in India
| Variety | Colors | Light Need | India Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌿 Silver Queen | Silver-green, highly patterned | Low light OK | Rs.100–300 |
| 🌿 Silver Bay | Silver center, dark green edges | Low to medium | Rs.150–400 |
| 🔴 Red Aglaonema (Siam Aurora) | Pink-red with green | Medium — more for color | Rs.200–600 |
| 🌸 Pink Dalmatian | Green with pink spots | Medium indirect | Rs.200–500 |
| 🔴 Red Valentine | Deep red, striking | Bright indirect | Rs.300–800 |
| ⚪ White Aglaonema | Near-white center, green edges | Medium indirect | Rs.250–600 |
💧 Aglaonema Care — India Specific
- Light determines color intensity: Green aglaonema varieties tolerate genuinely low light. Red and pink varieties need medium to bright indirect light to maintain their vivid colors — in low light they revert toward green. This is the main care difference between varieties.
- Cold sensitivity — important for Indian winters: Aglaonema is very sensitive to cold below 10°C and cold drafts. In North India winters — move away from cold windows and AC units. Cold exposure causes yellow leaves and browning. South India year-round safe.
- Self-cleaning plant: Aglaonema naturally sheds its lower leaves as it grows taller — this is completely normal. Remove yellowed lower leaves cleanly. The plant develops a natural stem as it matures — can be propagated by cutting the stem.