White Flower Farm
Chinese Evergreen
Best low-maintenance greenery for busy plant beginners.
The Chinese Evergreen, or Aglaonema, is a robust and easy-care houseplant celebrated for its striking ornamental foliage, featuring deep green leaves accented with silver markings. This compact, bushy plant forms a handsome mound, thriving in lower light settings but also tolerating bright indirect light. Native to tropical understory environments, it proves highly adaptable to typical indoor conditions, including dry air. It is a slow-growing perennial that offers the added benefit of purifying your home's air. Plants are shipped generously sized in a standard nursery pot, ready to enhance any room.
$75.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
141
/ 10298
#141 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
+44%
Above average
Genus
Aglaonema
/ Aglaonema
Who it's for
- Plant collectors prioritizing established, high-quality specimens
- Busy apartment dwellers with limited natural light
- Interior decorators seeking vibrant, low-maintenance color accents
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for nursery-priced greenery
- Forgetful waterers prone to over-nurturing their plants
- Families with curious toddlers or roaming pets
Performance breakdown
Low-light adaptability
Thrives in dim corners where most houseplants struggle to survive.
Maintenance ease
A forgiving choice that handles irregular watering and dry indoor air.
Foliage aesthetic
Striking silver-brushed leaves provide a sophisticated, high-contrast visual impact.
Growth rate
Slow, steady development keeps the plant compact and perfectly sized.
Air purification
Actively filters common household toxins to improve your indoor environment.
Shipping maturity
Arrives generously sized and ready to anchor any room immediately.
Key Specs
Genus
Aglaonema
Hardiness Zone
1-13S/W
Exposure
Houseplants - Bright Indirect Light
Mature Height
30"
Ships as
10" pot (foliage)
Origin
Tropical Southeast Asia and New Guinea
Features
- Robust and easy-care plant
- Adds handsome accent with compact, bushy form
- Features ornamental foliage with silver brushing
What customers say
The Chinese Evergreen from White Flower Farm consistently earns high marks for its exceptional quality and remarkable ease of care. Customers frequently note the plant's impressive size and vibrant health immediately upon delivery, confirming its premium sourcing. Its resilience is a major selling point, establishing it as a dependable, low maintenance indoor option perfect for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. This robust performance ensures long term satisfaction, validating the investment.
Know before you buy
This plant is quite versatile. While it thrives in bright, indirect light, it is one of the few houseplants that can tolerate lower light conditions, making it a great choice for rooms with limited natural sun.
Not at all. It is considered a robust, easy-care plant that adapts well to typical indoor environments, including the drier air often found in homes.
The Chinese Evergreen is a slow-growing perennial that typically reaches a mature height of about 30 inches. Its compact, bushy form makes it ideal for tabletops or floor corners where you want a handsome, leafy accent.
Yes, the Chinese Evergreen is known for its air-purifying qualities. It helps filter common indoor toxins, contributing to a fresher home environment while adding decorative value.
Your plant will arrive in a 10-inch nursery pot, already generously sized and ready to be placed in your preferred decorative container or display area.
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$75