Aglaonema Commutatum 'Maria' 'Emerald Beauty'

The Aglaonema Commutatum 'Emerald Beauty' is a classic interior house plant popular for its lush green leaves streaked with light green variegation. These nearly indestructible plants are extremely easy to care for and maintain their beauty in low light levels.

• Botanical Name: Aglaonema Commutatum
• Common Name: Chinese Evergreen, Emerald Beauty
• Family: Araceae
• Native Range: Philippines, Sulawesi

Ed's Care Guide

• Care: Easy
• Light: Prefers low to medium indirect light; medium light will encourage growth. Avoid direct sunlight. Rotate plant 1/4 turn with each watering to help maintain growth pattern
• Water: Keep soil well drained but evenly moist. Avoid over-watering.
• Humidity: Moderate
• Temperature: 60-86F. Avoid cold drafts and temps below 60 F. A temperature of 68F is best for optimum growth
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
• Feeding: Dilute the plant food to 1/2 the recommended strength and fertilize monthly during spring and summer. Fertilize every other month in the fall and winter at 1/2 strength
• Propagation: Root division, Stem Cuttings, Tip Cuttings
• Growth: Upright, Bushy
• Pests: Resilient to pests, yet look out for fungus gnats in warmer months
• Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets