His favourite spot is somewhere bright but out of direct sun. He’ll also be happy in lower light.
Give him a drink when the soil is almost completely dry. He’ll need a lot less in winter than summer.
He really likes moist air. He’ll love living in a bathroom or kitchen, or you can mist him every few days.
Botanical name
Aglaonema ‘Cutlass’
Nickname
Chinese evergreen
Plant type
Indoor evergreen
Plant height (including pot)
30-40cm
Pet/baby safe
Toxic if eaten
Nursery pot size
14cm
Beautiful but undemanding, Chinese evergreens are a great plant choice for most rooms, even ones that don’t get a lot of natural light. They’re happy in anything from quite bright light to part shade. This variety, scientifically known as aglaonema ‘Cutlass’, has long, slim green leaves with silver variegation, making them look a bit like a pirate’s cutlass.
As the name suggests, Chinese evergreens come from Asia, although not exclusively China. In the wild they grow in woods, so they’re used to living in shady spots underneath large trees. They’ve been popular houseplants since the 1800s because of their easy-going nature. They like their soil to be kept moist and they’ll let you know when they’re thirsty. The leaves will start to flop but perk right back up after a drink.
Chinese evergreens come in lots of different patterns and colours – check out our full family – so if you don’t have bright rooms but want plants with impact, these are the ones for you. They’re perfect as office plants too.
Did you know?
In China, this plant is considered a good luck charm, so maybe you should carry one around with you at all times.
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