Genus guide
Aglaonema — 43 species
Part of the Aroids family (Araceae)
Aglaonema, commonly called Chinese evergreen, is a genus of tropical foliage plants native to Southeast Asian forests, celebrated for their patterned leaves in shades of green, silver, red, and pink — cultivars such as 'Siam Aurora' and White Rajah demonstrate just how varied the palette can be. They tolerate low to medium indirect light better than almost any other houseplant and prefer the soil to dry out partially between waterings. All Aglaonema are toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates; keep them out of reach of pets.
All Aglaonema species we cover
- Aglaonema 'Creta'
- Aglaonema 'Emerald Beauty'
- Aglaonema 'First Diamond'
- Aglaonema 'Lady Valentine'
- Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' (Red Chinese Evergreen)
- Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'
- Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
- Aglaonema Anyamanee
- Aglaonema Burmese Evergreen
- Aglaonema Chocolate
- Aglaonema Cutlass
- Aglaonema Dud Unyamanee
- Aglaonema Emerald Bay
- Aglaonema Firecracker
- Aglaonema Gemini
- Aglaonema Golden Bay
- Aglaonema Harlequin
- Aglaonema Jubilee Petite
- Aglaonema Legacy
- Aglaonema Malay Beauty
- Aglaonema Maria
- Aglaonema Modestum
- Aglaonema nitidum
- Aglaonema Osaka
- Aglaonema Pictum Bicolor
- Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor
- Aglaonema Pink Beauty
- Aglaonema Pink Dalmatian
- Aglaonema Prosperity
- Aglaonema Red
- Aglaonema Rotundum
- Aglaonema Silver Bay
- Aglaonema Silver Queen
- Aglaonema Spring Snow
- Aglaonema Stripes
- Aglaonema Suksom Jaipong
- Aglaonema Super White
- Aglaonema Tigress
- Aglaonema Unyamanee
- Aglaonema White Rajah
- Aglaonema Widuri
- Aglaonema Wishes
- Chinese evergreen
Aglaonema — frequently asked questions
Are Aglaonema plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Aglaonema are not pet-safe. Of the 43 Aglaonema species in the Growli library, 43 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. Always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do Aglaonema plants need?
Most Aglaonema do best in medium indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Aglaonema easy to care for?
Some Aglaonema suit more experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime.
How many Aglaonema varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 43 Aglaonema species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Aglaonema, the rest follow closely.
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