Aggie

4.9 |17 Reviews

Red Chinese evergreen

Red aglaonema; Aglaonema Crete

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

• Aggie likes...
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    Light watering

    Check her weekly and if the top two inches of soil feel dry it’s time for a drink. She’s less thirsty in winter.

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    Most light conditions

    She’s very undemanding, happy in anything except direct sun. Her colour will be brighter if she gets lots of light.

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    Humidity

    If you mist her once a week or so it will really help the health of her leaves. Or let her steam in the bathroom.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Aglaonema Crete

  Nickname

  Red aglaonema; Red Chinese evergreen

  Plant height

  20-30cm

  Pet/Baby friendly

  Toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Chinese evergreens

  The Chinese evergreen is most commonly found in South East Asia, where you’ll find it basking in the dappled light under large tropical trees. Introduced to the UK in the late 1800s, it’s become a very popular small indoor plant because it’s so low-maintenance, suitable for homes or offices.

  The name aglaonema is derived from the Greek ‘Aglos’, meaning bright, and ‘nema’, meaning thread, because of those variegated patterns on its leaves. There are a huge number of different varieties and colours (check out Anna our silver version).

  It’s a cinch to care for. It needs very little water and is happy to live in most light conditions. As with most brightly coloured plants, you’ll notice its foliage is brighter if it gets more light. And when it gets the right amount of light it is spectacular. You'll see even more spectacular growth if you give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.

  Did you know?

  In China, the Chinese evergreen is considered a lucky plant. Who knows if it works, but worth a try, right?

• Reviews
  4.9 |17 Reviews

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  Diana

  Amazing plant, fast grower and not fussy.

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  Susan G

  Love this plant. Just getting bigger by the day and easy to care for

  Most recent reviews

  

  Pam Porter

  Beautifully colourful and healthy plant.

  

  Katharine

  LOOKS REALLY PRETTY BUT SEEMS A LITTLE MORE TEMPERMENTAL THAN GUS

  

  CakeDragon

  Recipient was super pleased with this plant. Packaging was nothing short of genius. What a lovely gift this was, thank you.

  

  Paula

  Lovely plant & still going strong!!

  

  Kirsty Mason

  Love this pink plant! Arrived in perfect condition & brightens up any room

  

  Marie

  So far so good. I'm not the best with plant bit Angie seems to love her new place and she brings some colour to our living room

  

  Dom

  Gorgeous red colour brightens up the room and add a bit of drama to an otherwise green jungle.

  

  Brieanna

  Beautiful and very active grower.

  

  Pauline Gibbard

  Lovely plant -growing well and looking great. Love the colourful leaves

  

  Rebecca sheldon

  Brilliant!

  

  Diana

  Amazing plant, fast grower and not fussy.

  

  

  Susan G

  Love this plant. Just getting bigger by the day and easy to care for

  

  

  C Dawson

  Can't remember which one was Aggie - but sure it's great.

  

  BH

  Great colour, easy care

  

  Emma

  Gorgeous plant, reminds me of rhubarb! Fell off my fireplace once and had to remove quite a few leaves, but has grown back stronger than ever

  

  Jelly Pressello

  Great plant!!

  

  Allie

  Very easy care