{"product_id":"chinese-evergreen-aglaonema-maria-2","title":"Aglaonema commutatum ‘Maria' - Chinese Evergreen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Chinese Evergreens are bushy plants used to shady parts of tropical rainforests, so can often put up with lower light conditions than most- despite its silvery variegation, the Aglaonema 'Maria' can cope with some shade. The Maria has been popular for decades- and with foliage like this it's easy to see why! The stunning silvery variegation on this plant's leaves adds to its beauty as an ornamental houseplant. This plant also grows outwards rather than upwards, as its new leaves sprout from the bottom of the stem and add to the density of its foliage, whilst keeping it a manageable height for your sideboard or shelf! Add a Maria to your collection for silvery-green leaves; keep it happy and it will reward you with more wonderful, bushy foliage.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":14281427},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eChinese Evergreens are bushy plants used to shady parts of tropical rainforests, so can often put up with lower light conditions than most- despite its silvery variegation, the Aglaonema 'Maria' can cope with some shade. The Maria has been popular for decades- and with foliage like this it's easy to see why! The stunning silvery variegation on this plant's leaves adds to its beauty as an ornamental houseplant. This plant also grows outwards rather than upwards, as its new leaves sprout from the bottom of the stem and add to the density of its foliage, whilst keeping it a manageable height for your sideboard or shelf! Add a Maria to your collection for silvery-green leaves; keep it happy and it will reward you with more wonderful, bushy foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Aglaonema commutatum 'Maria' (transformed shining thread, variety: Maria)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":20}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAglaonema commutatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Maria' (transformed shining thread, variety: Maria)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChinese Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTropical and subtropical Asia and New Guinea\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChinese Evergreens are bushy plants used to shady parts of tropical rainforests, so can often put up with lower light conditions than most- despite its silvery variegation, the Aglaonema 'Maria' can cope with some shade. The Maria has been popular for decades- and with foliage like this it's easy to see why! The stunning silvery variegation on this plant's leaves adds to its beauty as an ornamental houseplant. This plant also grows outwards rather than upwards, as its new leaves sprout from the bottom of the stem and add to the density of its foliage, whilst keeping it a manageable height for your sideboard or shelf! Add a Maria to your collection for silvery-green leaves; keep it happy and it will reward you with more wonderful, bushy foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes medium, indirect light; this plant can cope well in shadier spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAllow the top third of the soil to dry out in between waters; keep in mind it will need slightly less watering in the cooler months.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage household humidity is fine; keep an eye out for leaf browning which indicates too dry air. Will benefit from an occasional mist or hose down to keep it free of dust.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse a coarse, well-draining soil and repot every couple of years as it grows.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIdeally likes room temperatures of 18-26°C, make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlways water with lukewarm water, and let tapwater stand for 24 hours before using it. 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