- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 10-12
Chinese evergreen is an evergreen perennial that generally resembles dieffenbachia (dumb cane) in appearance. It typically grows to 20î tall. Thick, elliptic to lance-shaped, dark green leaves (to 4-8î long and 2-3î wide) with attractive silver-gray blotches on erect, sometimes branched stems. As a houseplant, it rarely flowers. Each axillary flower (typical arum family) features a small creamy white spadix enclosed by a pale green spathe, usually in late summer to early fall. Clusters of red berries follow the flowers. Genus name comes from Greek aglaos (bright) and nema (thread). Commutatum means changing in form.
- Part shade to full shade
- Medium
- Low
Grow as an indoor plant in the St. Louis area. Prefers diffused sun or good indirect light. Avoid placing in direct sun. Well-drained, peaty potting mixture. Consistent moisture from spring to fall. Does not require winter dormancy, but appreciates a winter period of rest. Reduce watering from early fall to late winter. Do not allow soils to dry out. This indoor plant tolerates atmospheric dryness and somewhat shady locations. Normal room temperature with recommended 60 degrees F. minimum winter temperature.
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